Alma, IL vs Illiopolis, IL

Alma is moderately more affordable than Illiopolis, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 52 compared to 60 for Illiopolis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Illiopolis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma is $483/month compared to $675/month in Illiopolis — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alma is more affordable at $43,300 median vs $96,500.

Median household income in Alma is $50,500 compared to $74,219 in Illiopolis (-32%). While Illiopolis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Illiopolis.