North Pekin, IL vs St. Rose, IL

North Pekin is moderately more affordable than St. Rose, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. North Pekin scores 74 compared to 79 for St. Rose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Rose can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Pekin is $1,090/month compared to $958/month in St. Rose — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Rose has cheaper rent, North Pekin actually has lower median home values ($118,100 vs $203,900).

Median household income in North Pekin is $79,730 compared to $114,688 in St. Rose (-30.5%). While St. Rose 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 Pekin spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10% in St. Rose.

Climate-wise, St. Rose is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.7°F in North Pekin. St. Rose receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.6" in North Pekin.