Niles, IL vs Roscoe, IL

Roscoe is moderately more affordable than Niles, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Niles scores 102 compared to 90 for Roscoe, 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 $1,349/month in Roscoe — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Niles has cheaper rent, Roscoe actually has lower median home values ($215,200 vs $350,900).

Median household income in Niles is $78,563 compared to $97,704 in Roscoe (-19.6%). Roscoe 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 16.6% in Roscoe.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 49.4°F). Niles receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 37.2" in Roscoe.