Bonnie Brae, IL vs Oakwood Hills, IL

Bonnie Brae is moderately more affordable than Oakwood Hills, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Bonnie Brae scores 102 compared to 109 for Oakwood Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakwood Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bonnie Brae is $1,570/month compared to $1,667/month in Oakwood Hills — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bonnie Brae is more affordable at $224,200 median vs $273,200.

Median household income in Bonnie Brae is $76,483 compared to $113,125 in Oakwood Hills (-32.4%). While Oakwood Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonnie Brae spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Oakwood Hills.