Hecker, IL vs Rome, IL

Hecker is moderately more affordable than Rome, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Hecker scores 68 compared to 77 for Rome, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rome can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hecker is $736/month compared to $1,107/month in Rome — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hecker is more affordable at $153,700 median vs $155,700.

Median household income in Hecker is $80,260 compared to $95,263 in Rome (-15.7%). While Rome is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hecker spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Rome.

Climate-wise, Hecker is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.7°F in Rome. Hecker receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Rome.