Richton Park, IL vs Scott AFB, IL

Richton Park is moderately more affordable than Scott AFB, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Richton Park scores 92 compared to 108 for Scott AFB, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scott AFB can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Richton Park has a median rent of $1,313/month while Scott AFB comes in at $1,640/month, a 20% difference.

Median household income in Richton Park is $71,724 compared to $91,115 in Scott AFB (-21.3%). While Scott AFB is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Richton Park spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 21.6% in Scott AFB.

Climate-wise, Scott AFB is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.1°F in Richton Park. Scott AFB receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Richton Park.