Altona, IL vs Holcomb, IL

Altona is moderately more affordable than Holcomb, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Altona scores 67 compared to 71 for Holcomb, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holcomb 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 $960/month in Holcomb — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Altona is more affordable at $89,200 median vs $130,500.

Median household income in Altona is $67,125 compared to $54,250 in Holcomb (+23.7%). Altona offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Altona spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.2% in Holcomb.