Chatham, IL vs Robbins, IL

Robbins is moderately more affordable than Chatham, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Chatham scores 86 compared to 81 for Robbins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chatham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chatham is $1,157/month compared to $1,188/month in Robbins — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chatham has cheaper rent, Robbins actually has lower median home values ($114,200 vs $231,900).

Median household income in Chatham is $106,030 compared to $37,594 in Robbins (+182%). While Chatham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chatham spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 37.9% in Robbins. The Chatham ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.