Orion, IL vs Pana, IL

Pana is moderately more affordable than Orion, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Orion scores 69 compared to 61 for Pana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orion is $783/month compared to $670/month in Pana — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pana is more affordable at $82,000 median vs $168,300.

Median household income in Orion is $88,500 compared to $45,083 in Pana (+96.3%). While Orion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orion spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Pana.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 53.1°F). Orion receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Pana.