Davis, IL vs Oakwood, IL

Oakwood is moderately more affordable than Davis, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Davis scores 72 compared to 66 for Oakwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Davis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Davis is $918/month compared to $795/month in Oakwood — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakwood is more affordable at $98,300 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in Davis is $64,107 compared to $43,894 in Oakwood (+46%). While Davis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Davis spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Oakwood.