Aledo, IL vs Taylorville, IL

Aledo, IL and Taylorville, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Aledo scores 66 while Taylorville scores 65 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 $738/month in Taylorville — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taylorville is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $140,000.

Median household income in Aledo is $62,829 compared to $52,720 in Taylorville (+19.2%). 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 16.8% in Taylorville.