East Gillespie, IL vs South Pekin, IL

South Pekin is moderately more affordable than East Gillespie, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. East Gillespie scores 69 compared to 62 for South Pekin, 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 $741/month in South Pekin — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Pekin is more affordable at $106,000 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in East Gillespie is $64,167 compared to $64,750 in South Pekin (-0.9%). South Pekin 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 13.7% in South Pekin.