Orion, IL vs Yates City, IL

Yates City is moderately more affordable than Orion, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Orion scores 69 compared to 60 for Yates City, 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 $625/month in Yates City — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yates City is more affordable at $94,600 median vs $168,300.

Median household income in Orion is $88,500 compared to $61,500 in Yates City (+43.9%). 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 12.2% in Yates City.