Crest Hill, IL vs Orland Hills, IL

Crest Hill, IL and Orland Hills, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Crest Hill scores 96 while Orland Hills scores 99 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 Crest Hill is $1,386/month compared to $1,373/month in Orland Hills — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orland Hills has cheaper rent, Crest Hill actually has lower median home values ($222,600 vs $262,600).

Median household income in Crest Hill is $71,408 compared to $118,281 in Orland Hills (-39.6%). While Orland Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crest Hill spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Orland Hills.