Cicero, IL vs Urbana, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Urbana is 17.6% cheaper than Cicero. With a cost index of 76 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Urbana to Cicero should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $951/month in Urbana — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Urbana is more affordable at $186,300 median vs $236,000.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $45,854 in Urbana (+49.5%). While Cicero 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, less than the 24.9% in Urbana.