Altona, IL vs Nora, IL

Altona is moderately more affordable than Nora, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Altona scores 67 compared to 73 for Nora, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nora 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 $1,109/month in Nora — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Altona has cheaper rent, Nora actually has lower median home values ($73,800 vs $89,200).

Median household income in Altona is $67,125 compared to $52,112 in Nora (+28.8%). 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 25.5% in Nora.