Pistakee Highlands, IL vs Riverside, IL

Pistakee Highlands is moderately more affordable than Riverside, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Pistakee Highlands scores 109 compared to 117 for Riverside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riverside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pistakee Highlands is $1,864/month compared to $1,435/month in Riverside — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Riverside has cheaper rent, Pistakee Highlands actually has lower median home values ($198,700 vs $460,500).

Median household income in Pistakee Highlands is $92,304 compared to $149,219 in Riverside (-38.1%). While Riverside is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pistakee Highlands spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Riverside.

Climate-wise, Riverside is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 48.3°F in Pistakee Highlands. Pistakee Highlands receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 34.4" in Riverside.