Oak Park, IL vs South Holland, IL

South Holland is moderately more affordable than Oak Park, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Oak Park scores 117 compared to 110 for South Holland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Park is $1,456/month compared to $1,914/month in South Holland — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oak Park has cheaper rent, South Holland actually has lower median home values ($201,200 vs $456,300).

Median household income in Oak Park is $108,026 compared to $87,378 in South Holland (+23.6%). While Oak Park 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 Park spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.3% in South Holland.

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