Altamont, IL vs Argenta, IL

Altamont is moderately more affordable than Argenta, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Altamont scores 72 compared to 76 for Argenta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Argenta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altamont is $898/month compared to $1,208/month in Argenta — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Altamont has cheaper rent, Argenta actually has lower median home values ($107,200 vs $132,200).

Median household income in Altamont is $76,198 compared to $75,313 in Argenta (+1.2%). Altamont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Altamont spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Argenta.