East Gillespie, IL vs Orangeville, IL

Orangeville is moderately more affordable than East Gillespie, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. East Gillespie scores 69 compared to 66 for Orangeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Gillespie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Gillespie is $840/month compared to $689/month in Orangeville — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orangeville has cheaper rent, East Gillespie actually has lower median home values ($125,000 vs $135,600).

Median household income in East Gillespie is $64,167 compared to $70,833 in Orangeville (-9.4%). Orangeville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East Gillespie spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Orangeville.