Compton, IL vs Grand Ridge, IL

Compton is moderately more affordable than Grand Ridge, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Compton scores 66 compared to 77 for Grand Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grand Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Compton is $875/month compared to $1,023/month in Grand Ridge — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Compton is more affordable at $75,900 median vs $154,200.

Median household income in Compton is $52,321 compared to $84,375 in Grand Ridge (-38%). While Grand Ridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Compton spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Grand Ridge.