East Dundee, IL vs St. Anne, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Anne is 28.7% cheaper than East Dundee. With a cost index of 70 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Anne to East Dundee should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Dundee is $1,074/month compared to $882/month in St. Anne — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Anne is more affordable at $129,500 median vs $260,000.

Median household income in East Dundee is $87,102 compared to $71,574 in St. Anne (+21.7%). The higher salaries in East Dundee partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Dundee spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in St. Anne.