Forest Park, IL vs Lakewood, IL

Forest Park is moderately more affordable than Lakewood, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Forest Park scores 101 compared to 118 for Lakewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Forest Park are $293,800 compared to $518,500 in Lakewood, a 43% gap.

Median household income in Forest Park is $81,323 compared to $185,774 in Lakewood (-56.2%). While Lakewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 49.7°F). Forest Park receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Lakewood.