Evergreen Park, IL vs Winthrop Harbor, IL

Winthrop Harbor is moderately more affordable than Evergreen Park, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Evergreen Park scores 100 compared to 94 for Winthrop Harbor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evergreen 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 $1,262/month in Winthrop Harbor — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winthrop Harbor is more affordable at $238,800 median vs $255,700.

Median household income in Evergreen Park is $95,738 compared to $94,221 in Winthrop Harbor (+1.6%). Evergreen Park does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Evergreen Park spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Winthrop Harbor.

Climate-wise, Evergreen Park is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Winthrop Harbor. Winthrop Harbor receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Evergreen Park.