Allerton, IL vs Dahlgren, IL

Allerton, IL and Dahlgren, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.1% difference in their overall index. Allerton scores 64 while Dahlgren scores 64 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 Allerton is $775/month compared to $814/month in Dahlgren — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Allerton has cheaper rent, Dahlgren actually has lower median home values ($68,800 vs $106,700).

Median household income in Allerton is $51,667 compared to $47,500 in Dahlgren (+8.8%). While Allerton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allerton spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Dahlgren.