Addison, IL vs Cicero, IL

Cicero is moderately more affordable than Addison, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Addison scores 99 compared to 89 for Cicero, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Addison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Addison is $1,238/month compared to $1,121/month in Cicero — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $318,000.

Median household income in Addison is $87,587 compared to $68,548 in Cicero (+27.8%). While Addison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Addison spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Cicero.