Anna, IL vs Rantoul, IL

Anna is moderately more affordable than Rantoul, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Anna scores 63 compared to 68 for Rantoul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rantoul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anna is $607/month compared to $899/month in Rantoul — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Anna has cheaper rent, Rantoul actually has lower median home values ($109,200 vs $128,200).

Median household income in Anna is $36,238 compared to $49,821 in Rantoul (-27.3%). While Rantoul is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anna spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Rantoul.