Bloomingdale, IL vs Oak Park, IL

Bloomingdale, IL and Oak Park, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.6% difference in their overall index. Bloomingdale scores 114 while Oak Park scores 117 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomingdale is $1,607/month compared to $1,456/month in Oak Park — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oak Park has cheaper rent, Bloomingdale actually has lower median home values ($363,100 vs $456,300).

Median household income in Bloomingdale is $98,891 compared to $108,026 in Oak Park (-8.5%). 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 Bloomingdale spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Oak Park.