Niles, IL vs Worth, IL

Worth is moderately more affordable than Niles, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Niles scores 102 compared to 89 for Worth, 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 $1,164/month in Worth — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Worth is more affordable at $220,200 median vs $350,900.

Median household income in Niles is $78,563 compared to $56,998 in Worth (+37.8%). 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 24.5% in Worth.