Ashton, IL vs Polo, IL

Polo is moderately more affordable than Ashton, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Ashton scores 71 compared to 66 for Polo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashton 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 $777/month in Polo — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Polo has cheaper rent, Ashton actually has lower median home values ($106,300 vs $108,500).

Median household income in Ashton is $61,389 compared to $52,976 in Polo (+15.9%). While Ashton 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 17.6% in Polo.