Crest Hill, IL vs Oak Lawn, IL

Crest Hill, IL and Oak Lawn, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.4% difference in their overall index. Crest Hill scores 96 while Oak Lawn scores 98 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Crest Hill is $1,386/month compared to $1,310/month in Oak Lawn — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oak Lawn has cheaper rent, Crest Hill actually has lower median home values ($222,600 vs $267,900).

Median household income in Crest Hill is $71,408 compared to $82,493 in Oak Lawn (-13.4%). 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 Crest Hill spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Oak Lawn.