Elmwood Park, IL vs Hillside, IL

Hillside is moderately more affordable than Elmwood Park, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Elmwood Park scores 102 compared to 93 for Hillside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elmwood Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elmwood Park is $1,295/month compared to $1,265/month in Hillside — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillside is more affordable at $233,800 median vs $325,000.

Median household income in Elmwood Park is $84,121 compared to $70,772 in Hillside (+18.9%). While Elmwood 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 Elmwood Park spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Hillside.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 51.3°F). Hillside receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 37.9" in Elmwood Park.