Calumet City, IL vs Cicero, IL

Calumet City is moderately more affordable than Cicero, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Calumet City scores 81 compared to 89 for Cicero, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cicero can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calumet City is $1,138/month compared to $1,121/month in Cicero — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cicero has cheaper rent, Calumet City actually has lower median home values ($133,600 vs $236,000).

Median household income in Calumet City is $53,991 compared to $68,548 in Cicero (-21.2%). While Cicero is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calumet City spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Cicero.