Hillcrest, IL vs St. Rose, IL

St. Rose is moderately more affordable than Hillcrest, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Hillcrest scores 83 compared to 79 for St. Rose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillcrest can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillcrest is $1,158/month compared to $958/month in St. Rose — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Rose has cheaper rent, Hillcrest actually has lower median home values ($151,900 vs $203,900).

Median household income in Hillcrest is $77,609 compared to $114,688 in St. Rose (-32.3%). St. Rose offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillcrest spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10% in St. Rose.

Climate-wise, St. Rose is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 47.8°F in Hillcrest. St. Rose receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.4" in Hillcrest.