Altona, IL vs Grayville, IL

Grayville is moderately more affordable than Altona, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Altona scores 67 compared to 61 for Grayville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Altona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altona is $944/month compared to $700/month in Grayville — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grayville is more affordable at $76,000 median vs $89,200.

Median household income in Altona is $67,125 compared to $47,308 in Grayville (+41.9%). 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 17.8% in Grayville.