Hazel Crest, IL vs Wheeling, IL

Hazel Crest is moderately more affordable than Wheeling, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Hazel Crest scores 94 compared to 104 for Wheeling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wheeling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazel Crest is $1,439/month compared to $1,578/month in Wheeling — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazel Crest is more affordable at $181,400 median vs $244,600.

Median household income in Hazel Crest is $62,773 compared to $83,251 in Wheeling (-24.6%). While Wheeling is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazel Crest spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.7% in Wheeling.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 50.8°F). Hazel Crest receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 32.3" in Wheeling.