Sandoval, IL vs Sauget, IL

Sandoval is moderately more affordable than Sauget, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Sandoval scores 52 compared to 58 for Sauget, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sauget can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sandoval is $439/month compared to $676/month in Sauget — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sandoval has cheaper rent, Sauget actually has lower median home values ($53,300 vs $60,300).

Median household income in Sandoval is $51,827 compared to $60,469 in Sauget (-14.3%). While Sauget is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sandoval spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.4% in Sauget.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 56.5°F). Sandoval receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 40.8" in Sauget.