Orion, IL vs Spring Valley, IL

Orion is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Orion scores 69 compared to 75 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley 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 $1,022/month in Spring Valley — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orion has cheaper rent, Spring Valley actually has lower median home values ($125,000 vs $168,300).

Median household income in Orion is $88,500 compared to $63,964 in Spring Valley (+38.4%). Orion offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Orion spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Spring Valley.

Climate-wise, Orion is notably warmer with an average of 51.2°F compared to 47.8°F in Spring Valley. Orion receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.4" in Spring Valley.