Andalusia, IL vs Crab Orchard, IL

Andalusia is moderately more affordable than Crab Orchard, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Andalusia scores 72 compared to 84 for Crab Orchard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crab Orchard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andalusia is $925/month compared to $1,400/month in Crab Orchard — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Andalusia has cheaper rent, Crab Orchard actually has lower median home values ($97,900 vs $150,200).

Median household income in Andalusia is $72,589 compared to $110,125 in Crab Orchard (-34.1%). While Crab Orchard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Andalusia spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Crab Orchard.