Itasca, IL vs Pistakee Highlands, IL

Pistakee Highlands is moderately more affordable than Itasca, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Itasca scores 121 compared to 109 for Pistakee Highlands, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Itasca can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Itasca is $1,779/month compared to $1,864/month in Pistakee Highlands — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Itasca has cheaper rent, Pistakee Highlands actually has lower median home values ($198,700 vs $375,600).

Median household income in Itasca is $111,898 compared to $92,304 in Pistakee Highlands (+21.2%). While Itasca is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Itasca spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Pistakee Highlands.

Climate-wise, Itasca is notably warmer with an average of 51.3°F compared to 48.3°F in Pistakee Highlands. Itasca receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.3" in Pistakee Highlands.