Edgington, IL vs Long Creek, IL

Edgington, IL and Long Creek, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Edgington scores 70 while Long Creek scores 69 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgington is $773/month compared to $839/month in Long Creek — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edgington has cheaper rent, Long Creek actually has lower median home values ($165,800 vs $187,500).

Median household income in Edgington is $97,594 compared to $83,214 in Long Creek (+17.3%). While Edgington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgington spend roughly 9.5% of their income on rent, less than the 12.1% in Long Creek.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 53.1°F). Edgington receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Long Creek.