Edgington, IL vs Sheldon, IL

Sheldon is moderately more affordable than Edgington, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Edgington scores 70 compared to 62 for Sheldon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgington 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 $738/month in Sheldon — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sheldon is more affordable at $75,200 median vs $187,500.

Median household income in Edgington is $97,594 compared to $43,942 in Sheldon (+122.1%). 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 20.2% in Sheldon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 51.3°F). Edgington receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37" in Sheldon.