Burbank, IL vs Crestwood, IL

Burbank, IL and Crestwood, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. Burbank scores 95 while Crestwood scores 91 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burbank is $1,241/month compared to $1,300/month in Crestwood — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burbank has cheaper rent, Crestwood actually has lower median home values ($187,700 vs $258,900).

Median household income in Burbank is $83,975 compared to $68,686 in Crestwood (+22.3%). While Burbank is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burbank spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Crestwood.