Altona, IL vs Wyoming, IL

Wyoming is moderately more affordable than Altona, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Altona scores 67 compared to 61 for Wyoming, 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 $686/month in Wyoming — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wyoming has cheaper rent, Altona actually has lower median home values ($89,200 vs $105,700).

Median household income in Altona is $67,125 compared to $57,969 in Wyoming (+15.8%). 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 14.2% in Wyoming.