Oak Park, IL vs Yorkville, IL

Yorkville is moderately more affordable than Oak Park, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Oak Park scores 117 compared to 111 for Yorkville, 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 $1,619/month in Yorkville — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oak Park has cheaper rent, Yorkville actually has lower median home values ($314,200 vs $456,300).

Median household income in Oak Park is $108,026 compared to $108,775 in Yorkville (-0.7%). Yorkville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Park spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Yorkville.