Altona, IL vs Winchester, IL

Winchester is moderately more affordable than Altona, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Altona scores 67 compared to 60 for Winchester, 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 $627/month in Winchester — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Winchester has cheaper rent, Altona actually has lower median home values ($89,200 vs $96,000).

Median household income in Altona is $67,125 compared to $54,286 in Winchester (+23.7%). 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, more than the 13.9% in Winchester.