Ashton, IL vs Aviston, IL

Ashton is moderately more affordable than Aviston, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Ashton scores 71 compared to 80 for Aviston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Aviston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashton is $931/month compared to $942/month in Aviston — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashton is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $217,000.

Median household income in Ashton is $61,389 compared to $111,354 in Aviston (-44.9%). While Aviston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashton spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Aviston.