Cisne, IL vs Hodgkins, IL

Cisne is moderately more affordable than Hodgkins, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Cisne scores 59 compared to 69 for Hodgkins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hodgkins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cisne is $621/month compared to $1,000/month in Hodgkins — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cisne has cheaper rent, Hodgkins actually has lower median home values ($39,200 vs $85,000).

Median household income in Cisne is $56,563 compared to $63,056 in Hodgkins (-10.3%). The higher salaries in Hodgkins partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cisne spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Hodgkins.