What is the cost of living in Oak Lawn, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Oak Lawn has an overall cost of living index of 104, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Oak Lawn has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Oak Lawn ranks as #179 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Oak Lawn ranks as the #157 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Oak Lawn Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Oak Lawn. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Oak Lawn is 102.
The Groceries index in Oak Lawn is 102.
The Health index in Oak Lawn is 119.
The Housing index in Oak Lawn is 103.
The Transportation index in Oak Lawn is 99.
The Utilities index in Oak Lawn is 101.
| Living Expense | Oak Lawn | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Oak Lawn Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Oak Lawn, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Oak Lawn is $282,758.
The Median Rent in Oak Lawn is $1,335.
The Median Income in Oak Lawn is $83,911.
The Home Value To Income in Oak Lawn is 3.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Oak Lawn is 0.19x.
Oak Lawn, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Oak Lawn Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Oak Lawn Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Oak Lawn Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Oak Lawn Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Oak Lawn
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Oak Lawn. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Downers Grove, IL has a cost of living index of 124, 1.2x Oak Lawn.
Elmhurst, IL has a cost of living index of 134, 1.3x Oak Lawn.
Burbank, IL has a cost of living index of 104, 1.0x Oak Lawn.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Oak Lawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,054 | 124 | 1.2x |
| Elmhurst, IL | 45,671 | 134 | 1.3x |
| Burbank, IL | 28,739 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 28,390 | 137 | 1.3x |
| Lisle, IL | 23,407 | 122 | 1.2x |
| Darien, IL | 21,879 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Evergreen Park, IL | 19,420 | 107 | 1.0x |
| Alsip, IL | 18,583 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Palos Hills, IL | 18,081 | 105 | 1.0x |
| Hinsdale, IL | 17,175 | 191 | 1.8x |
