Arthur, IL vs Vandalia, IL

Vandalia is moderately more affordable than Arthur, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Arthur scores 71 compared to 63 for Vandalia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arthur can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arthur is $841/month compared to $738/month in Vandalia — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vandalia is more affordable at $88,800 median vs $146,200.

Median household income in Arthur is $52,115 compared to $43,184 in Vandalia (+20.7%). While Arthur is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arthur spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Vandalia.