Astoria, IL vs Sparland, IL

Astoria is moderately more affordable than Sparland, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 59 compared to 67 for Sparland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sparland 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 $950/month in Sparland — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Astoria is more affordable at $63,700 median vs $82,800.

Median household income in Astoria is $49,345 compared to $45,278 in Sparland (+9%). Astoria offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Astoria spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Sparland.