Hodgkins, IL vs Milan, IL

Milan is moderately more affordable than Hodgkins, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Hodgkins scores 69 compared to 66 for Milan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hodgkins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hodgkins is $1,000/month compared to $817/month in Milan — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milan has cheaper rent, Hodgkins actually has lower median home values ($39,200 vs $120,300).

Median household income in Hodgkins is $63,056 compared to $61,188 in Milan (+3.1%). The higher salaries in Hodgkins partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hodgkins spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Milan.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 51.2°F). Milan receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Hodgkins.