Oak Lawn, IL vs West Chicago, IL

Oak Lawn is moderately more affordable than West Chicago, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Oak Lawn scores 98 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 Oak Lawn is $1,310/month compared to $1,376/month in West Chicago — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Lawn is more affordable at $267,900 median vs $306,500.

Median household income in Oak Lawn is $82,493 compared to $100,568 in West Chicago (-18%). 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 Oak Lawn spend roughly 19.1% 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). Oak Lawn receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in West Chicago.