Chatsworth, IL vs Cherry Valley, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chatsworth is 20% cheaper than Cherry Valley. With a cost index of 61 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chatsworth to Cherry Valley should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chatsworth is $684/month compared to $871/month in Cherry Valley — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chatsworth is more affordable at $103,000 median vs $222,400.

Median household income in Chatsworth is $61,731 compared to $74,766 in Cherry Valley (-17.4%). The higher salaries in Cherry Valley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chatsworth spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Cherry Valley.