Aledo, IL vs Long Creek, IL

Aledo, IL and Long Creek, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.8% difference in their overall index. Aledo scores 66 while Long Creek scores 69 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aledo is $770/month compared to $839/month in Long Creek — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aledo is more affordable at $140,000 median vs $165,800.

Median household income in Aledo is $62,829 compared to $83,214 in Long Creek (-24.5%). While Long Creek is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aledo spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Long Creek.