Dalzell, IL vs Merrionette Park, IL

Dalzell is moderately more affordable than Merrionette Park, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Dalzell scores 76 compared to 85 for Merrionette Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Merrionette Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dalzell is $970/month compared to $1,197/month in Merrionette Park — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dalzell has cheaper rent, Merrionette Park actually has lower median home values ($152,600 vs $159,400).

Median household income in Dalzell is $74,625 compared to $53,623 in Merrionette Park (+39.2%). Dalzell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dalzell spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Merrionette Park.