Casey, IL vs Kirkwood, IL

Casey is moderately more affordable than Kirkwood, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Casey scores 63 compared to 67 for Kirkwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kirkwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Casey is $744/month compared to $850/month in Kirkwood — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Casey is more affordable at $86,000 median vs $89,500.

Median household income in Casey is $48,631 compared to $70,385 in Kirkwood (-30.9%). While Kirkwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Casey spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Kirkwood.