Savoy, IL vs West Chicago, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Savoy is 18.5% cheaper than West Chicago. With a cost index of 84 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Savoy to West Chicago should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Savoy is $954/month compared to $1,376/month in West Chicago — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Savoy is more affordable at $280,700 median vs $306,500.

Median household income in Savoy is $88,828 compared to $100,568 in West Chicago (-11.7%). The higher salaries in West Chicago partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Savoy spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in West Chicago.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 49.7°F). Savoy receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 33.2" in West Chicago.