Creve Coeur, IL vs Thomson, IL

Creve Coeur is moderately more affordable than Thomson, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Creve Coeur scores 64 compared to 72 for Thomson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thomson 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 $940/month in Thomson — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Creve Coeur is more affordable at $86,500 median vs $122,300.

Median household income in Creve Coeur is $49,853 compared to $54,063 in Thomson (-7.8%). The higher salaries in Thomson partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Creve Coeur spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Thomson.