Delavan, IL vs Fithian, IL

Delavan is moderately more affordable than Fithian, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Delavan scores 64 compared to 74 for Fithian, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fithian can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delavan is $775/month compared to $1,031/month in Fithian — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delavan has cheaper rent, Fithian actually has lower median home values ($114,000 vs $118,400).

Median household income in Delavan is $69,038 compared to $77,292 in Fithian (-10.7%). The higher salaries in Fithian partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Delavan spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Fithian.