Chillicothe, IL vs Sycamore, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chillicothe is 26% cheaper than Sycamore. With a cost index of 66 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chillicothe to Sycamore should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillicothe is $798/month compared to $1,062/month in Sycamore — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chillicothe is more affordable at $128,500 median vs $254,200.

Median household income in Chillicothe is $62,108 compared to $80,837 in Sycamore (-23.2%). The higher salaries in Sycamore 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 15.8% in Sycamore.