Ashley, IL vs Neoga, IL

Ashley is moderately more affordable than Neoga, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Ashley scores 59 compared to 66 for Neoga, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Neoga can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashley is $660/month compared to $769/month in Neoga — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashley is more affordable at $70,700 median vs $104,600.

Median household income in Ashley is $47,031 compared to $70,804 in Neoga (-33.6%). While Neoga is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashley spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Neoga.