Hennepin, IL vs Steward, IL

Hennepin is moderately more affordable than Steward, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Hennepin scores 73 compared to 85 for Steward, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Steward 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 $1,281/month in Steward — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hennepin has cheaper rent, Steward actually has lower median home values ($151,000 vs $166,700).

Median household income in Hennepin is $78,594 compared to $108,333 in Steward (-27.5%). While Steward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hennepin spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Steward.

Climate-wise, Hennepin is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 47.8°F in Steward. Hennepin receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.4" in Steward.