Montgomery, IL vs North Riverside, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. North Riverside is 17.8% cheaper than Montgomery. With a cost index of 98 vs 116, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from North Riverside to Montgomery should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Montgomery is $1,897/month compared to $1,254/month in North Riverside — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Riverside has cheaper rent, Montgomery actually has lower median home values ($270,700 vs $295,100).

Median household income in Montgomery is $96,985 compared to $80,753 in North Riverside (+20.1%). While Montgomery is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Montgomery spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in North Riverside.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 52.1°F). North Riverside receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Montgomery.