Chillicothe, IL vs Palos Hills, IL

The cost of living difference between Chillicothe, IL and Palos Hills, IL is dramatic. Chillicothe is 31.1% cheaper than Palos Hills, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Chillicothe has a cost index of 66 while Palos Hills sits at 96, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillicothe is $798/month compared to $1,267/month in Palos Hills — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chillicothe is more affordable at $128,500 median vs $259,200.

Median household income in Chillicothe is $62,108 compared to $83,969 in Palos Hills (-26%). The higher salaries in Palos Hills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillicothe spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Palos Hills.