Country Club Hills, IL vs Wilmington, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wilmington is 25.6% cheaper than Country Club Hills. With a cost index of 81 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wilmington to Country Club Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Country Club Hills is $1,677/month compared to $897/month in Wilmington — a 87% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilmington has cheaper rent, Country Club Hills actually has lower median home values ($180,600 vs $216,400).

Median household income in Country Club Hills is $77,463 compared to $63,514 in Wilmington (+22%). The higher salaries in Country Club Hills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Country Club Hills spend roughly 26% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Wilmington.