Sorento, IL vs Waverly, IL

Sorento is moderately more affordable than Waverly, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Sorento scores 56 compared to 63 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waverly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sorento is $617/month compared to $753/month in Waverly — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sorento is more affordable at $52,900 median vs $97,600.

Median household income in Sorento is $48,333 compared to $55,882 in Waverly (-13.5%). While Waverly is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sorento spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Waverly.

Climate-wise, Sorento is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54°F in Waverly. Sorento receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38" in Waverly.