Oak Park, IL vs Pleasant Prairie, WI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 11). Pleasant Prairie leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 33.4 min). Pleasant Prairie leads in cost of living index (109 vs 127).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, IL | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1024) | 67.5 (#1415) |
| Population | 52,055 | 21,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,829 | $472,884 |
| Median Household Income | $103,264 | $99,635 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+6.3 |
C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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D+
67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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