Edwardsville, IL vs Palatine, IL

Edwardsville is moderately more affordable than Palatine, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Edwardsville scores 94 compared to 109 for Palatine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Palatine 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 $1,467/month in Palatine — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edwardsville is more affordable at $286,700 median vs $347,900.

Median household income in Edwardsville is $92,671 compared to $95,950 in Palatine (-3.4%). Palatine does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwardsville spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Palatine.

Climate-wise, Edwardsville is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 50.8°F in Palatine. Edwardsville receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 32.3" in Palatine.