Chandlerville, IL vs St. Jacob, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chandlerville is 21% cheaper than St. Jacob. With a cost index of 69 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chandlerville to St. Jacob should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chandlerville is $1,013/month compared to $1,260/month in St. Jacob — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chandlerville is more affordable at $56,200 median vs $192,400.

Median household income in Chandlerville is $43,333 compared to $107,188 in St. Jacob (-59.6%). While St. Jacob is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chandlerville spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Jacob.