HEAD TO HEAD
Erie vs Kankakee
Erie and Kankakee split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Erie, PA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Kankakee, IL
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Erie | Kankakee |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 92 | 92 |
| Affordable to rent | 89 ◆ | 83 |
| Climate comfort | 43 | 47 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 35 | 38 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 55 ◆ | 10 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Erie | Kankakee |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $224K | $224K |
| Typical rent | $1,138/mo | $1,319/mo |
| Average temperature | 9.2°C | 10.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.74 kWh/m²/day | 3.84 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #184 | #370 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.