Aviston, IL vs Stickney, IL

Aviston is moderately more affordable than Stickney, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Aviston scores 80 compared to 89 for Stickney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stickney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aviston is $942/month compared to $1,114/month in Stickney — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aviston is more affordable at $217,000 median vs $236,000.

Median household income in Aviston is $111,354 compared to $67,307 in Stickney (+65.4%). Aviston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Aviston spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Stickney.