Orient, IL vs Tennessee, IL

Orient is moderately more affordable than Tennessee, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Orient scores 60 compared to 66 for Tennessee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tennessee 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 $883/month in Tennessee — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orient is more affordable at $49,100 median vs $70,000.

Median household income in Orient is $39,167 compared to $65,000 in Tennessee (-39.7%). While Tennessee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orient spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Tennessee.

Climate-wise, Orient is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 51.9°F in Tennessee. Orient receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.9" in Tennessee.