Breese, IL vs Streator, IL

Streator is moderately more affordable than Breese, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Breese scores 73 compared to 64 for Streator, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Breese 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 $779/month in Streator — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Breese has cheaper rent, Streator actually has lower median home values ($88,000 vs $204,600).

Median household income in Breese is $72,900 compared to $54,953 in Streator (+32.7%). While Breese 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, less than the 17% in Streator.