Niles, IL vs Pingree Grove, IL

Pingree Grove is moderately more affordable than Niles, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Niles scores 102 compared to 97 for Pingree Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Niles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Niles is $1,247/month compared to $1,219/month in Pingree Grove — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pingree Grove is more affordable at $298,300 median vs $350,900.

Median household income in Niles is $78,563 compared to $119,880 in Pingree Grove (-34.5%). Pingree Grove offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Niles spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Pingree Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 49.7°F). Niles receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 33.2" in Pingree Grove.