Round Lake Park, IL vs Villa Park, IL

Round Lake Park is moderately more affordable than Villa Park, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Round Lake Park scores 89 compared to 104 for Villa Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Villa Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Round Lake Park is $1,320/month compared to $1,398/month in Villa Park — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Round Lake Park is more affordable at $157,900 median vs $313,100.

Median household income in Round Lake Park is $57,486 compared to $94,698 in Villa Park (-39.3%). While Villa 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 Round Lake Park spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Villa Park.

Climate-wise, Villa Park is notably warmer with an average of 51.3°F compared to 48.3°F in Round Lake Park. Villa Park receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.3" in Round Lake Park.