Industry, IL vs Orion, IL

Industry is moderately more affordable than Orion, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Industry scores 64 compared to 69 for Orion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Industry is $776/month compared to $783/month in Orion — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Industry is more affordable at $82,000 median vs $168,300.

Median household income in Industry is $54,306 compared to $88,500 in Orion (-38.6%). While Orion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Industry spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Orion.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 51.2°F). Orion receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Industry.