East Dundee, IL vs Steger, IL

Steger is moderately more affordable than East Dundee, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. East Dundee scores 90 compared to 78 for Steger, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Dundee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Dundee is $1,074/month compared to $1,035/month in Steger — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Steger is more affordable at $134,100 median vs $260,000.

Median household income in East Dundee is $87,102 compared to $59,691 in Steger (+45.9%). While East Dundee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Dundee spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Steger.