Abingdon, IL vs Dieterich, IL

Abingdon is moderately more affordable than Dieterich, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Abingdon scores 63 compared to 70 for Dieterich, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dieterich can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abingdon is $723/month compared to $658/month in Dieterich — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dieterich has cheaper rent, Abingdon actually has lower median home values ($88,900 vs $201,200).

Median household income in Abingdon is $56,414 compared to $73,750 in Dieterich (-23.5%). While Dieterich is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abingdon spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.7% in Dieterich.