Cooksville, IL vs St. Rose, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cooksville is 16.3% cheaper than St. Rose. With a cost index of 66 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cooksville to St. Rose should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cooksville is $825/month compared to $958/month in St. Rose — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cooksville is more affordable at $107,800 median vs $203,900.

Median household income in Cooksville is $55,000 compared to $114,688 in St. Rose (-52%). While St. Rose is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cooksville spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 10% in St. Rose.