Crestwood, IL vs Tolono, IL

Tolono is moderately more affordable than Crestwood, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Crestwood scores 91 compared to 79 for Tolono, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crestwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crestwood is $1,300/month compared to $1,002/month in Tolono — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tolono has cheaper rent, Crestwood actually has lower median home values ($187,700 vs $207,200).

Median household income in Crestwood is $68,686 compared to $79,333 in Tolono (-13.4%). Tolono offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crestwood spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Tolono.