Glenwood, IL vs Zion, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Zion is 18.2% cheaper than Glenwood. With a cost index of 85 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Zion to Glenwood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenwood is $1,639/month compared to $1,139/month in Zion — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Zion is more affordable at $179,100 median vs $182,900.

Median household income in Glenwood is $71,376 compared to $62,574 in Zion (+14.1%). The higher salaries in Glenwood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenwood spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Zion.