Creve Coeur, IL vs Ford Heights, IL

Creve Coeur is moderately more affordable than Ford Heights, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Creve Coeur scores 64 compared to 68 for Ford Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ford Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Creve Coeur is $855/month compared to $924/month in Ford Heights — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Creve Coeur has cheaper rent, Ford Heights actually has lower median home values ($48,000 vs $86,500).

Median household income in Creve Coeur is $49,853 compared to $34,323 in Ford Heights (+45.2%). Creve Coeur offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Creve Coeur spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 32.3% in Ford Heights. The Creve Coeur ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.