Altamont, IL vs Sidney, IL

Altamont is moderately more affordable than Sidney, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Altamont scores 72 compared to 82 for Sidney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sidney 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 $1,140/month in Sidney — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Altamont is more affordable at $132,200 median vs $187,000.

Median household income in Altamont is $76,198 compared to $84,073 in Sidney (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Sidney partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Altamont spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Sidney.