Cypress, IL vs Evansville, IL

Evansville is moderately more affordable than Cypress, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Cypress scores 72 compared to 64 for Evansville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cypress can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cypress is $1,071/month compared to $775/month in Evansville — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Evansville has cheaper rent, Cypress actually has lower median home values ($72,500 vs $84,700).

Median household income in Cypress is $53,750 compared to $63,125 in Evansville (-14.9%). Evansville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cypress spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Evansville.