Ashton, IL vs Standard, IL

Ashton, IL and Standard, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Ashton scores 71 while Standard scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashton is $931/month compared to $908/month in Standard — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Standard has cheaper rent, Ashton actually has lower median home values ($106,300 vs $108,200).

Median household income in Ashton is $61,389 compared to $52,500 in Standard (+16.9%). 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, less than the 20.8% in Standard.