Darien, IL vs Orland Park, IL

Orland Park is moderately more affordable than Darien, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Darien scores 118 compared to 107 for Orland Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Darien can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Darien is $1,671/month compared to $1,415/month in Orland Park — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orland Park is more affordable at $349,400 median vs $386,400.

Median household income in Darien is $109,354 compared to $98,979 in Orland Park (+10.5%). While Darien is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Darien spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Orland Park.