Evergreen Park, IL vs Oak Park, IL

Evergreen Park is moderately more affordable than Oak Park, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Evergreen Park scores 100 compared to 117 for Oak Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evergreen Park is $1,425/month compared to $1,456/month in Oak Park — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evergreen Park is more affordable at $255,700 median vs $456,300.

Median household income in Evergreen Park is $95,738 compared to $108,026 in Oak Park (-11.4%). The higher salaries in Oak Park partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Evergreen Park spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Oak Park.

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