Gillespie, IL vs St. Anne, IL

Gillespie is moderately more affordable than St. Anne, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Gillespie scores 64 compared to 70 for St. Anne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Anne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gillespie is $756/month compared to $882/month in St. Anne — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gillespie is more affordable at $89,500 median vs $129,500.

Median household income in Gillespie is $76,806 compared to $71,574 in St. Anne (+7.3%). Gillespie offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gillespie spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in St. Anne.

Climate-wise, Gillespie is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 51.8°F in St. Anne. Gillespie receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 33.4" in St. Anne.