Cicero, IL vs St. Charles, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cicero is 25.9% cheaper than St. Charles. With a cost index of 89 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cicero to St. Charles should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $1,788/month in St. Charles — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cicero is more affordable at $236,000 median vs $369,700.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $115,350 in St. Charles (-40.6%). While St. Charles is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cicero spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in St. Charles.