Breese, IL vs Philo, IL

Breese is moderately more affordable than Philo, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Breese scores 73 compared to 80 for Philo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Philo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Breese is $771/month compared to $1,063/month in Philo — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Breese has cheaper rent, Philo actually has lower median home values ($198,100 vs $204,600).

Median household income in Breese is $72,900 compared to $103,438 in Philo (-29.5%). While Philo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Breese spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Philo.