Hodgkins, IL vs San Jose, IL

San Jose is moderately more affordable than Hodgkins, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Hodgkins scores 69 compared to 64 for San Jose, 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 $900/month in San Jose — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while San Jose has cheaper rent, Hodgkins actually has lower median home values ($39,200 vs $66,300).

Median household income in Hodgkins is $63,056 compared to $60,278 in San Jose (+4.6%). 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 17.9% in San Jose.

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