Essex, IL vs Heyworth, IL

Heyworth is moderately more affordable than Essex, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Essex scores 85 compared to 79 for Heyworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Essex can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Essex is $1,147/month compared to $1,026/month in Heyworth — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Heyworth is more affordable at $196,200 median vs $219,000.

Median household income in Essex is $101,094 compared to $90,556 in Heyworth (+11.6%). While Essex is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Essex spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Heyworth.

Climate-wise, Heyworth is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 49.4°F in Essex. Heyworth receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Essex.