Aledo, IL vs Stillman Valley, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Aledo is 16.9% cheaper than Stillman Valley. With a cost index of 66 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Aledo to Stillman Valley should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aledo is $770/month compared to $1,125/month in Stillman Valley — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aledo is more affordable at $140,000 median vs $168,000.

Median household income in Aledo is $62,829 compared to $87,311 in Stillman Valley (-28%). While Stillman Valley 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 15.5% in Stillman Valley.