Cicero, IL vs Niles, IL

Cicero is moderately more affordable than Niles, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Cicero scores 89 compared to 102 for Niles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Niles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $1,247/month in Niles — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $350,900.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $78,563 in Niles (-12.7%). The higher salaries in Niles partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cicero spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Niles.