Compare: Oak lawn, IL and Albany, OR

Oak lawn IL

102.3

Cost of Living

above US average

56,286

Population

16.38

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$77,221

Median Income

below US average

$258,750

Median House Price

above US average

Average Rent Data is updating, will be available soon

Poverty Rate

below US average

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Albany OR

104.5

Cost of Living

above US average

56,891

Population

29.6

Crime Rate per 1000

above US average

$69,777

Median Income

below US average

$487,000

Median House Price

above US average

$1400

Average Rent

below US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pros of Oak lawn

Strong local job market
Family-friendly events year-round
Low crime rates reported
Access to public transportation
Active local government
Proximity to Chicago nightlife
Diverse population
Good public schools available
Many parks and outdoor activities
Friendly community vibe

Cons of Oak lawn

Limited nightlife options
Occasional racial tensions
Certain schools underfunded
Lower average income in some areas
Seasonal weather extremes
Higher housing costs
Some areas have graffiti
Public transportation delays
Traffic congestion during commutes
Less diversity in certain neighborhoods

Pros of Albany

Access to nature outdoors
Great local food scene
Low cost of living
Diverse cultural events
Growing job market
Good schools available
Proximity to Corvallis
Family-friendly activities
Short commute times
Friendly community vibe

Cons of Albany

Limited nightlife options
Fewer job opportunities locally
Issues with homelessness seen
Less diversity compared to others
Limited shopping choices
Public transport is lacking
Can be rainy seasonally
Not many youth programs
Higher crime rates reported
Political divides present