North Chicago, IL vs Pingree Grove, IL

North Chicago is moderately more affordable than Pingree Grove, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. North Chicago scores 90 compared to 97 for Pingree Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pingree Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Chicago is $1,392/month compared to $1,219/month in Pingree Grove — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pingree Grove has cheaper rent, North Chicago actually has lower median home values ($147,800 vs $298,300).

Median household income in North Chicago is $56,815 compared to $119,880 in Pingree Grove (-52.6%). While Pingree Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Chicago spend roughly 29.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Pingree Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 49.7°F). North Chicago receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 33.2" in Pingree Grove.