O'Fallon, IL vs Schiller Park, IL

O'Fallon, IL and Schiller Park, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.2% difference in their overall index. O'Fallon scores 96 while Schiller Park scores 95 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in O'Fallon is $1,312/month compared to $1,214/month in Schiller Park — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Schiller Park has cheaper rent, O'Fallon actually has lower median home values ($274,100 vs $276,200).

Median household income in O'Fallon is $102,793 compared to $67,473 in Schiller Park (+52.3%). While O'Fallon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of O'Fallon spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Schiller Park.

Climate-wise, O'Fallon is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 51.3°F in Schiller Park. O'Fallon receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.9" in Schiller Park.