Arrowsmith, IL vs Hettick, IL

Hettick is moderately more affordable than Arrowsmith, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Arrowsmith scores 72 compared to 65 for Hettick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arrowsmith can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arrowsmith is $1,042/month compared to $707/month in Hettick — a 47% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hettick has cheaper rent, Arrowsmith actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $120,800).

Median household income in Arrowsmith is $85,592 compared to $50,500 in Hettick (+69.5%). While Arrowsmith is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arrowsmith spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Hettick.