Atkinson, IL vs El Paso, IL

Atkinson is moderately more affordable than El Paso, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Atkinson scores 63 compared to 70 for El Paso, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Paso can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atkinson is $725/month compared to $892/month in El Paso — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atkinson is more affordable at $116,900 median vs $149,200.

Median household income in Atkinson is $53,712 compared to $70,063 in El Paso (-23.3%). While El Paso is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atkinson spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in El Paso.