Orland Park, IL vs Round Lake Beach, IL

Round Lake Beach is moderately more affordable than Orland Park, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Orland Park scores 107 compared to 93 for Round Lake Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orland Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orland Park is $1,415/month compared to $1,382/month in Round Lake Beach — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Round Lake Beach is more affordable at $191,200 median vs $349,400.

Median household income in Orland Park is $98,979 compared to $86,632 in Round Lake Beach (+14.3%). The higher salaries in Orland Park partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Orland Park spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Round Lake Beach.

Climate-wise, Orland Park is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Round Lake Beach. Round Lake Beach receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Orland Park.