Freeman Spur, IL vs Hillsdale, IL

Freeman Spur is moderately more affordable than Hillsdale, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Freeman Spur scores 57 compared to 63 for Hillsdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeman Spur is $594/month compared to $781/month in Hillsdale — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Freeman Spur is more affordable at $66,900 median vs $96,700.

Median household income in Freeman Spur is $35,000 compared to $84,583 in Hillsdale (-58.6%). While Hillsdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeman Spur spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Hillsdale.

Climate-wise, Freeman Spur is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 51.2°F in Hillsdale. Freeman Spur receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 38.3" in Hillsdale.