Astoria, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

Astoria is moderately more affordable than South Jacksonville, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 59 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Astoria is $668/month compared to $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Astoria actually has lower median home values ($63,700 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Astoria is $49,345 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (-7.7%). The higher salaries in South Jacksonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Astoria spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in South Jacksonville.