Evergreen Park, IL vs Oak Lawn, IL

Evergreen Park, IL and Oak Lawn, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.6% difference in their overall index. Evergreen Park scores 100 while Oak Lawn scores 98 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Evergreen Park is $1,425/month compared to $1,310/month in Oak Lawn — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oak Lawn has cheaper rent, Evergreen Park actually has lower median home values ($255,700 vs $267,900).

Median household income in Evergreen Park is $95,738 compared to $82,493 in Oak Lawn (+16.1%). While Evergreen 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 Evergreen Park spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Oak Lawn.

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