Alsey, IL vs Fithian, IL

Alsey is moderately more affordable than Fithian, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Alsey scores 64 compared to 74 for Fithian, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fithian can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alsey is $850/month compared to $1,031/month in Fithian — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alsey is more affordable at $53,000 median vs $114,000.

Median household income in Alsey is $48,750 compared to $77,292 in Fithian (-36.9%). While Fithian is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alsey spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Fithian.