Lake in the Hills, IL vs Manhattan, IL

Manhattan is moderately more affordable than Lake in the Hills, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Lake in the Hills scores 110 compared to 99 for Manhattan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake in the Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake in the Hills is $1,634/month compared to $1,220/month in Manhattan — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Manhattan has cheaper rent, Lake in the Hills actually has lower median home values ($296,400 vs $314,400).

Median household income in Lake in the Hills is $113,491 compared to $128,375 in Manhattan (-11.6%). Manhattan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake in the Hills spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Manhattan.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 52.1°F). Manhattan receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.2" in Lake in the Hills.