Crete, IL vs Zion, IL

Zion is moderately more affordable than Crete, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Crete scores 92 compared to 85 for Zion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crete can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crete is $1,283/month compared to $1,139/month in Zion — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Zion is more affordable at $179,100 median vs $209,100.

Median household income in Crete is $97,984 compared to $62,574 in Zion (+56.6%). While Crete is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crete spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Zion.