Evergreen Park, IL vs Orland Hills, IL

Evergreen Park, IL and Orland Hills, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. Evergreen Park scores 100 while Orland Hills scores 99 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 $1,373/month in Orland Hills — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orland Hills has cheaper rent, Evergreen Park actually has lower median home values ($255,700 vs $262,600).

Median household income in Evergreen Park is $95,738 compared to $118,281 in Orland Hills (-19.1%). Orland Hills offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Evergreen Park spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Orland Hills.

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