Creve Coeur, IL vs North Pekin, IL

Creve Coeur is moderately more affordable than North Pekin, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Creve Coeur scores 64 compared to 74 for North Pekin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Pekin 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 $1,090/month in North Pekin — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Creve Coeur is more affordable at $86,500 median vs $118,100.

Median household income in Creve Coeur is $49,853 compared to $79,730 in North Pekin (-37.5%). While North Pekin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Creve Coeur spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in North Pekin.