Altona, IL vs Benld, IL

Altona, IL and Benld, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Altona scores 67 while Benld scores 65 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 Altona is $944/month compared to $832/month in Benld — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Benld is more affordable at $83,000 median vs $89,200.

Median household income in Altona is $67,125 compared to $45,667 in Benld (+47%). While Altona is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altona spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Benld.