Cicero, IL vs Oak Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cicero is 24% cheaper than Oak Park. With a cost index of 89 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cicero to Oak Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $1,456/month in Oak Park — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $456,300.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $108,026 in Oak Park (-36.5%). 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 Cicero spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Oak Park.