Champaign, IL vs Oak Lawn, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Champaign is 16.4% cheaper than Oak Lawn. With a cost index of 82 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Champaign to Oak Lawn should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Champaign is $1,103/month compared to $1,310/month in Oak Lawn — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Champaign is more affordable at $199,700 median vs $267,900.

Median household income in Champaign is $57,544 compared to $82,493 in Oak Lawn (-30.2%). While Oak Lawn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Champaign spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Oak Lawn.