East Hazel Crest, IL vs Pistakee Highlands, IL

East Hazel Crest is moderately more affordable than Pistakee Highlands, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. East Hazel Crest scores 94 compared to 109 for Pistakee Highlands, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pistakee Highlands can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Hazel Crest is $1,453/month compared to $1,864/month in Pistakee Highlands — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Hazel Crest is more affordable at $168,800 median vs $198,700.

Median household income in East Hazel Crest is $57,000 compared to $92,304 in Pistakee Highlands (-38.2%). While Pistakee Highlands 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 Hazel Crest spend roughly 30.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24.2% in Pistakee Highlands. The Pistakee Highlands ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.