Aviston, IL vs University Park, IL

Aviston is moderately more affordable than University Park, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Aviston scores 80 compared to 94 for University Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of University Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aviston is $942/month compared to $1,530/month in University Park — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Aviston has cheaper rent, University Park actually has lower median home values ($137,800 vs $217,000).

Median household income in Aviston is $111,354 compared to $65,580 in University Park (+69.8%). Aviston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Aviston spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in University Park.