Oakland, IL vs Table Grove, IL

Oakland is moderately more affordable than Table Grove, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Oakland scores 57 compared to 64 for Table Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Table Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakland is $509/month compared to $791/month in Table Grove — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oakland has cheaper rent, Table Grove actually has lower median home values ($72,300 vs $97,200).

Median household income in Oakland is $49,571 compared to $52,083 in Table Grove (-4.8%). Table Grove 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 Oakland spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Table Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 52.7°F). Table Grove receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36" in Oakland.