Astoria, IL vs Virden, IL

Astoria is moderately more affordable than Virden, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 59 compared to 65 for Virden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Virden 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 $785/month in Virden — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Astoria is more affordable at $63,700 median vs $98,800.

Median household income in Astoria is $49,345 compared to $78,750 in Virden (-37.3%). While Virden 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 12% in Virden.