Aledo, IL vs Sheldon, IL

Sheldon is moderately more affordable than Aledo, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Aledo scores 66 compared to 62 for Sheldon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aledo 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 $738/month in Sheldon — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sheldon is more affordable at $75,200 median vs $140,000.

Median household income in Aledo is $62,829 compared to $43,942 in Sheldon (+43%). While Aledo 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, less than the 20.2% in Sheldon.