Elsah, IL vs Maple Park, IL

Elsah is moderately more affordable than Maple Park, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Elsah scores 102 compared to 109 for Maple Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elsah is $1,708/month compared to $1,683/month in Maple Park — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maple Park has cheaper rent, Elsah actually has lower median home values ($207,100 vs $265,000).

Median household income in Elsah is $83,750 compared to $106,250 in Maple Park (-21.2%). While Maple Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elsah spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Maple Park.

Climate-wise, Elsah is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 49.4°F in Maple Park. Elsah receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Maple Park.