Durand, IL vs Sorento, IL

Sorento is moderately more affordable than Durand, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Durand scores 64 compared to 56 for Sorento, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durand can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durand is $722/month compared to $617/month in Sorento — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sorento is more affordable at $52,900 median vs $130,600.

Median household income in Durand is $63,542 compared to $48,333 in Sorento (+31.5%). While Durand is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Durand spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Sorento.