Collinsville, IL vs Tinley Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Collinsville is 28.2% cheaper than Tinley Park. With a cost index of 76 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Collinsville to Tinley Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Collinsville is $979/month compared to $1,518/month in Tinley Park — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Collinsville is more affordable at $157,700 median vs $289,000.

Median household income in Collinsville is $65,170 compared to $103,819 in Tinley Park (-37.2%). While Tinley 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 Collinsville spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Tinley Park.