Hickory Hills, IL vs Robbins, IL

Robbins is moderately more affordable than Hickory Hills, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Hickory Hills scores 92 compared to 81 for Robbins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hickory Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hickory Hills is $1,112/month compared to $1,188/month in Robbins — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hickory Hills has cheaper rent, Robbins actually has lower median home values ($114,200 vs $278,400).

Median household income in Hickory Hills is $85,541 compared to $37,594 in Robbins (+127.5%). While Hickory Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hickory Hills spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 37.9% in Robbins. The Hickory Hills ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 52.1°F). Robbins receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Hickory Hills.