Elgin, IL vs Tinley Park, IL

Elgin is moderately more affordable than Tinley Park, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Elgin scores 95 compared to 106 for Tinley Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tinley Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elgin is $1,260/month compared to $1,518/month in Tinley Park — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elgin is more affordable at $252,400 median vs $289,000.

Median household income in Elgin is $88,316 compared to $103,819 in Tinley Park (-14.9%). 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 Elgin spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Tinley Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 52.1°F). Tinley Park receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Elgin.