Coffeen, IL vs Orion, IL

Coffeen is moderately more affordable than Orion, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Coffeen scores 62 compared to 69 for Orion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coffeen is $796/month compared to $783/month in Orion — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orion has cheaper rent, Coffeen actually has lower median home values ($57,300 vs $168,300).

Median household income in Coffeen is $63,125 compared to $88,500 in Orion (-28.7%). While Orion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coffeen spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Orion.