Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2026 Compare Cities Education:
Oak Forest, IL vs Fairfield, CT

Change Cities
Highlights
- Fairfield spends 4.9% more per student than Oak Forest.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.6% lower in Fairfield than in Oak Forest. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fairfield had 5.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oak Forest
 Oak Forest, ILFairfield, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,792$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5064573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Oak Forest    1 Reviews
Chester · Glenwood, IL
Schools
Over 14 years ago

We moved here originally from Chicago to find good schools. We have not been disappointed. The housing is less expensive than the surrounding areas but the schools are  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Oak Forest

See all reviews
Reviews for Fairfield    5 Reviews
Leeann · Trumbull, CT
Outrageous
Over 13 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

   |    Reply
Leeann · Trumbull, CT
Outrageous
Over 13 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

   |    Reply
GARTH · Fairfield, CT
Cost of Living
Over 14 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fairfield

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Boston, MassachusettsCrockett, CaliforniaCompare
 Dallas, GeorgiaFlowery Branch, GeorgiaCompare
 Hilo, HawaiiBandon, OregonCompare
 La Habra, CaliforniaGilbert, ArizonaCompare
 Woodland, CaliforniaKalama, WashingtonCompare
 Show Low, ArizonaTwo Harbors, MinnesotaCompare
 Boiling Springs, North CarolinaBoiling Springs, South CarolinaCompare
 Kent, WashingtonPittsburg, CaliforniaCompare
 Juniata, NebraskaRoseland, NebraskaCompare
 Mill Creek, WashingtonMiddletown, DelawareCompare

Learn More About Oak Forest, Illinois
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Fairfield, Connecticut
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.