Crab Orchard, IL vs Raymond, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Raymond is 26.6% cheaper than Crab Orchard. With a cost index of 66 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Raymond to Crab Orchard should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Crab Orchard is $1,400/month compared to $833/month in Raymond — a 68% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raymond is more affordable at $96,600 median vs $97,900.

Median household income in Crab Orchard is $110,125 compared to $64,063 in Raymond (+71.9%). While Crab Orchard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crab Orchard spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Raymond.