Astoria, IL vs Sublette, IL

Astoria is moderately more affordable than Sublette, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 59 compared to 64 for Sublette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sublette 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 $635/month in Sublette — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sublette has cheaper rent, Astoria actually has lower median home values ($63,700 vs $132,800).

Median household income in Astoria is $49,345 compared to $53,875 in Sublette (-8.4%). While Sublette is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Astoria spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Sublette.