Hanover Park, IL vs Hazel Crest, IL

Hazel Crest is moderately more affordable than Hanover Park, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Hanover Park scores 102 compared to 94 for Hazel Crest, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hanover Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hanover Park is $1,478/month compared to $1,439/month in Hazel Crest — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazel Crest is more affordable at $181,400 median vs $260,900.

Median household income in Hanover Park is $92,263 compared to $62,773 in Hazel Crest (+47%). While Hanover 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 Hanover Park spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27.5% in Hazel Crest.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 52.1°F). Hazel Crest receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Hanover Park.