Oak Lawn, IL vs Waukegan, IL

Waukegan is moderately more affordable than Oak Lawn, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Oak Lawn scores 98 compared to 86 for Waukegan, 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 Oak Lawn is $1,310/month compared to $1,163/month in Waukegan — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waukegan is more affordable at $177,600 median vs $267,900.

Median household income in Oak Lawn is $82,493 compared to $70,578 in Waukegan (+16.9%). 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 Oak Lawn spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Waukegan.

Climate-wise, Oak Lawn is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Waukegan. Waukegan receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Oak Lawn.