Cordova, IL vs Orion, IL

Orion is moderately more affordable than Cordova, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Cordova scores 75 compared to 69 for Orion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cordova can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cordova is $956/month compared to $783/month in Orion — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orion is more affordable at $168,300 median vs $177,400.

Median household income in Cordova is $75,588 compared to $88,500 in Orion (-14.6%). Orion offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cordova spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Orion.