Crest Hill, IL vs Stickney, IL

Stickney is moderately more affordable than Crest Hill, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Crest Hill scores 96 compared to 89 for Stickney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crest Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crest Hill is $1,386/month compared to $1,114/month in Stickney — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stickney has cheaper rent, Crest Hill actually has lower median home values ($222,600 vs $236,000).

Median household income in Crest Hill is $71,408 compared to $67,307 in Stickney (+6.1%). The higher salaries in Crest Hill partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Crest Hill spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Stickney.