Lisle, IL vs Oak Park, IL

Lisle, IL and Oak Park, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.3% difference in their overall index. Lisle scores 116 while Oak Park scores 117 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 Lisle is $1,540/month compared to $1,456/month in Oak Park — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oak Park has cheaper rent, Lisle actually has lower median home values ($407,000 vs $456,300).

Median household income in Lisle is $106,173 compared to $108,026 in Oak Park (-1.7%). While Oak 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 Lisle spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Oak Park.

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