Cicero, IL vs Orland Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cicero is 17% cheaper than Orland Park. With a cost index of 89 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cicero to Orland Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $1,415/month in Orland Park — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $349,400.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $98,979 in Orland Park (-30.7%). While Orland 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 17.2% in Orland Park.