South Elgin, IL vs Tinley Park, IL

South Elgin, IL and Tinley Park, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.5% difference in their overall index. South Elgin scores 109 while Tinley Park scores 106 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.

On the housing front, median rent in South Elgin is $1,619/month compared to $1,518/month in Tinley Park — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tinley Park is more affordable at $289,000 median vs $296,100.

Median household income in South Elgin is $123,744 compared to $103,819 in Tinley Park (+19.2%). While South Elgin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Elgin spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Tinley Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 52.1°F). Tinley Park receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in South Elgin.