Aledo, IL vs Clifton, IL

Aledo is moderately more affordable than Clifton, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Aledo scores 66 compared to 74 for Clifton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clifton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aledo is $770/month compared to $839/month in Clifton — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aledo is more affordable at $140,000 median vs $184,100.

Median household income in Aledo is $62,829 compared to $69,276 in Clifton (-9.3%). The higher salaries in Clifton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Aledo spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Clifton.