Orient, IL vs St. Johns, IL

Orient is moderately more affordable than St. Johns, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Orient scores 60 compared to 63 for St. Johns, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Johns can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orient is $731/month compared to $760/month in St. Johns — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orient is more affordable at $49,100 median vs $80,000.

Median household income in Orient is $39,167 compared to $39,286 in St. Johns (-0.3%). St. Johns does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Orient spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in St. Johns.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.4°F vs 56.4°F). St. Johns receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 44" in Orient.