Oak Lawn, IL vs Westmont, IL

Oak Lawn is moderately more affordable than Westmont, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Oak Lawn scores 98 compared to 109 for Westmont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westmont 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 $1,427/month in Westmont — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Lawn is more affordable at $267,900 median vs $369,100.

Median household income in Oak Lawn is $82,493 compared to $83,622 in Westmont (-1.4%). Westmont 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 Oak Lawn spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Westmont.

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