Hennepin, IL vs Preston Heights, IL

Hennepin is moderately more affordable than Preston Heights, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Hennepin scores 73 compared to 85 for Preston Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Preston Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hennepin is $836/month compared to $1,232/month in Preston Heights — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hennepin has cheaper rent, Preston Heights actually has lower median home values ($141,400 vs $166,700).

Median household income in Hennepin is $78,594 compared to $51,970 in Preston Heights (+51.2%). Hennepin offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hennepin spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.4% in Preston Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 52.1°F). Hennepin receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 34.4" in Preston Heights.