Astoria, IL vs Winslow, IL

Astoria is moderately more affordable than Winslow, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Astoria scores 59 compared to 69 for Winslow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winslow 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 $882/month in Winslow — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Astoria is more affordable at $63,700 median vs $100,000.

Median household income in Astoria is $49,345 compared to $54,375 in Winslow (-9.3%). The higher salaries in Winslow 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, less than the 19.5% in Winslow.