Bensenville, IL vs Oak Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bensenville is 15.9% cheaper than Oak Park. With a cost index of 99 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bensenville to Oak Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bensenville is $1,374/month compared to $1,456/month in Oak Park — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bensenville is more affordable at $259,300 median vs $456,300.

Median household income in Bensenville is $78,298 compared to $108,026 in Oak Park (-27.5%). While Oak Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bensenville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Oak Park.