Maywood, IL vs Oak Lawn, IL

Maywood is moderately more affordable than Oak Lawn, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Maywood scores 90 compared to 98 for Oak Lawn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Lawn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maywood is $1,203/month compared to $1,310/month in Oak Lawn — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maywood is more affordable at $212,600 median vs $267,900.

Median household income in Maywood is $66,498 compared to $82,493 in Oak Lawn (-19.4%). While Oak Lawn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maywood spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Oak Lawn.

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