Orion, IL vs Sun River Terrace, IL

Orion is moderately more affordable than Sun River Terrace, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Orion scores 69 compared to 73 for Sun River Terrace, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sun River Terrace 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 $1,058/month in Sun River Terrace — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orion has cheaper rent, Sun River Terrace actually has lower median home values ($107,100 vs $168,300).

Median household income in Orion is $88,500 compared to $43,393 in Sun River Terrace (+103.9%). 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 29.3% in Sun River Terrace.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 51.8°F). Orion receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 33.4" in Sun River Terrace.