Royal Oak, MI vs Skokie, IL
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.
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Royal Oak leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.6). Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 57). Royal Oak leads in cost of living index (106 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Royal Oak, MI | Skokie, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.7 (#111) | 74.2 (#627) |
| Population | 57,452 | 64,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,493 | $435,327 |
| Median Household Income | $92,799 | $91,892 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+42.0 |
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79.7 Score
Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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74.2 Score
Skokie, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,327
Population
64,937
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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