Palos Park, IL vs Wood Dale, IL

Palos Park, IL and Wood Dale, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Palos Park scores 114 while Wood Dale scores 111 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Palos Park are $469,900 compared to $303,400 in Wood Dale, a 55% gap.

Median household income in Palos Park is $126,263 compared to $90,408 in Wood Dale (+39.7%). While Palos Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 51.3°F). Wood Dale receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 34.4" in Palos Park.