Oregon, IL vs Roscoe, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oregon is 21.9% cheaper than Roscoe. With a cost index of 70 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oregon to Roscoe should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Oregon is $835/month compared to $1,349/month in Roscoe — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oregon is more affordable at $140,100 median vs $215,200.

Median household income in Oregon is $69,632 compared to $97,704 in Roscoe (-28.7%). While Roscoe is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oregon spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Roscoe.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 49.4°F). Roscoe receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 37.2" in Oregon.