Oreana, IL vs Smithton, IL

Oreana is moderately more affordable than Smithton, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Oreana scores 69 compared to 80 for Smithton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smithton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oreana is $921/month compared to $857/month in Smithton — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Smithton has cheaper rent, Oreana actually has lower median home values ($129,100 vs $251,600).

Median household income in Oreana is $93,194 compared to $114,453 in Smithton (-18.6%). While Smithton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oreana spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, more than the 9% in Smithton.

Climate-wise, Smithton is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 53.1°F in Oreana. Smithton receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Oreana.