Ridgewood, IL vs Savoy, IL

Savoy is moderately more affordable than Ridgewood, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Ridgewood scores 92 compared to 84 for Savoy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ridgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ridgewood is $1,455/month compared to $954/month in Savoy — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Savoy has cheaper rent, Ridgewood actually has lower median home values ($142,400 vs $280,700).

Median household income in Ridgewood is $96,334 compared to $88,828 in Savoy (+8.5%). The higher salaries in Ridgewood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ridgewood spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Savoy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 52.5°F). Savoy receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 34.4" in Ridgewood.