Albion, IL vs Dalzell, IL

Albion is moderately more affordable than Dalzell, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Albion scores 66 compared to 76 for Dalzell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dalzell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albion is $808/month compared to $970/month in Dalzell — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Albion is more affordable at $93,000 median vs $159,400.

Median household income in Albion is $56,172 compared to $74,625 in Dalzell (-24.7%). While Dalzell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Albion spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Dalzell.