Darien, IL vs Tinley Park, IL

Tinley Park is moderately more affordable than Darien, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Darien scores 118 compared to 106 for Tinley 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 $1,518/month in Tinley Park — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tinley Park is more affordable at $289,000 median vs $386,400.

Median household income in Darien is $109,354 compared to $103,819 in Tinley Park (+5.3%). Darien does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Darien spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Tinley Park.