Harwood Heights, IL vs Lockport, IL

Harwood Heights is moderately more affordable than Lockport, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Harwood Heights scores 97 compared to 106 for Lockport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lockport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harwood Heights is $1,166/month compared to $1,503/month in Lockport — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harwood Heights has cheaper rent, Lockport actually has lower median home values ($298,800 vs $316,400).

Median household income in Harwood Heights is $79,651 compared to $113,252 in Lockport (-29.7%). While Lockport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harwood Heights spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Lockport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 52.1°F). Harwood Heights receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 34.4" in Lockport.