North Chicago, IL vs Schiller Park, IL

North Chicago is moderately more affordable than Schiller Park, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. North Chicago scores 90 compared to 95 for Schiller Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Schiller Park 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 $1,214/month in Schiller Park — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Schiller Park has cheaper rent, North Chicago actually has lower median home values ($147,800 vs $276,200).

Median household income in North Chicago is $56,815 compared to $67,473 in Schiller Park (-15.8%). While Schiller Park 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 21.6% in Schiller Park.

Climate-wise, Schiller Park is notably warmer with an average of 51.3°F compared to 48.3°F in North Chicago. Schiller Park receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.3" in North Chicago.