Bourbonnais, IL vs Oak Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bourbonnais is 26.3% cheaper than Oak Park. With a cost index of 87 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bourbonnais to Oak Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bourbonnais is $1,132/month compared to $1,456/month in Oak Park — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bourbonnais is more affordable at $242,600 median vs $456,300.

Median household income in Bourbonnais is $81,017 compared to $108,026 in Oak Park (-25%). The higher salaries in Oak Park partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bourbonnais spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Oak Park.