Edgington, IL vs Gardner, IL

Edgington is moderately more affordable than Gardner, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Edgington scores 70 compared to 82 for Gardner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gardner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgington is $773/month compared to $1,024/month in Gardner — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edgington has cheaper rent, Gardner actually has lower median home values ($183,300 vs $187,500).

Median household income in Edgington is $97,594 compared to $82,125 in Gardner (+18.8%). Edgington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgington spend roughly 9.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Gardner.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 49.4°F). Edgington receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 33.8" in Gardner.