Creston, IL vs St. Jacob, IL

Creston is moderately more affordable than St. Jacob, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Creston scores 77 compared to 87 for St. Jacob, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Jacob can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Creston is $933/month compared to $1,260/month in St. Jacob — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Creston is more affordable at $162,000 median vs $192,400.

Median household income in Creston is $67,212 compared to $107,188 in St. Jacob (-37.3%). While St. Jacob is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Creston spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Jacob.