Niles, IL vs Schiller Park, IL

Schiller Park is moderately more affordable than Niles, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Niles scores 102 compared to 95 for Schiller Park, 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 $1,214/month in Schiller Park — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Schiller Park is more affordable at $276,200 median vs $350,900.

Median household income in Niles is $78,563 compared to $67,473 in Schiller Park (+16.4%). While Niles is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Niles spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Schiller Park.

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