Crescent City, IL vs Gardner, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Crescent City is 26% cheaper than Gardner. With a cost index of 61 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Crescent City to Gardner should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Crescent City is $593/month compared to $1,024/month in Gardner — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crescent City is more affordable at $110,600 median vs $183,300.

Median household income in Crescent City is $57,917 compared to $82,125 in Gardner (-29.5%). While Gardner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crescent City spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Gardner.