Homewood, IL vs Orland Hills, IL

Homewood, IL and Orland Hills, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.8% difference in their overall index. Homewood scores 96 while Orland Hills scores 99 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Homewood is $1,422/month compared to $1,373/month in Orland Hills — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orland Hills has cheaper rent, Homewood actually has lower median home values ($210,500 vs $262,600).

Median household income in Homewood is $96,522 compared to $118,281 in Orland Hills (-18.4%). While Orland 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 Homewood spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Orland Hills.

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