Altona, IL vs Williamsville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Altona is 15.1% cheaper than Williamsville. With a cost index of 67 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Altona to Williamsville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Altona is $944/month compared to $1,055/month in Williamsville — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Altona is more affordable at $89,200 median vs $187,000.

Median household income in Altona is $67,125 compared to $104,135 in Williamsville (-35.5%). While Williamsville 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, more than the 12.2% in Williamsville.