Alto Pass, IL vs Homer, IL

Alto Pass is moderately more affordable than Homer, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Alto Pass scores 65 compared to 71 for Homer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Homer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alto Pass is $756/month compared to $956/month in Homer — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alto Pass is more affordable at $106,800 median vs $125,700.

Median household income in Alto Pass is $59,583 compared to $75,833 in Homer (-21.4%). While Homer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alto Pass spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Homer.