Athens, IL vs Schram City, IL

Schram City is moderately more affordable than Athens, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 72 compared to 65 for Schram City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Athens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Athens is $893/month compared to $794/month in Schram City — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Schram City is more affordable at $86,500 median vs $164,200.

Median household income in Athens is $85,000 compared to $51,071 in Schram City (+66.4%). While Athens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Athens spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Schram City.