Country Club Hills, IL vs Willow Springs, IL

Country Club Hills, IL and Willow Springs, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Country Club Hills scores 102 while Willow Springs scores 107 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Country Club Hills is $1,677/month compared to $1,328/month in Willow Springs — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Willow Springs has cheaper rent, Country Club Hills actually has lower median home values ($180,600 vs $370,900).

Median household income in Country Club Hills is $77,463 compared to $103,429 in Willow Springs (-25.1%). While Willow Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Country Club Hills spend roughly 26% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Willow Springs.