Edwardsville, IL vs Orland Park, IL

Edwardsville is moderately more affordable than Orland Park, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Edwardsville scores 94 compared to 107 for Orland Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orland Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edwardsville is $1,231/month compared to $1,415/month in Orland Park — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edwardsville is more affordable at $286,700 median vs $349,400.

Median household income in Edwardsville is $92,671 compared to $98,979 in Orland Park (-6.4%). The higher salaries in Orland Park partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwardsville spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Orland Park.

Climate-wise, Edwardsville is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.1°F in Orland Park. Edwardsville receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 34.4" in Orland Park.