Allerton, IL vs Woodlawn, IL

Allerton is moderately more affordable than Woodlawn, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Allerton scores 64 compared to 72 for Woodlawn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodlawn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allerton is $775/month compared to $905/month in Woodlawn — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allerton is more affordable at $106,700 median vs $130,500.

Median household income in Allerton is $51,667 compared to $70,455 in Woodlawn (-26.7%). While Woodlawn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allerton spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Woodlawn.