Lisle, IL vs Tinley Park, IL

Tinley Park is moderately more affordable than Lisle, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Lisle scores 116 compared to 106 for Tinley Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lisle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lisle is $1,540/month compared to $1,518/month in Tinley Park — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tinley Park is more affordable at $289,000 median vs $407,000.

Median household income in Lisle is $106,173 compared to $103,819 in Tinley Park (+2.3%). Lisle 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 Lisle spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Tinley Park.

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