Lynwood, IL vs West Chicago, IL

Lynwood is moderately more affordable than West Chicago, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Lynwood scores 88 compared to 103 for West Chicago, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Chicago can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lynwood is $1,151/month compared to $1,376/month in West Chicago — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lynwood is more affordable at $213,700 median vs $306,500.

Median household income in Lynwood is $76,619 compared to $100,568 in West Chicago (-23.8%). While West Chicago is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lynwood spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in West Chicago.

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