Atkinson, IL vs Woodland, IL

Atkinson is moderately more affordable than Woodland, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Atkinson scores 63 compared to 69 for Woodland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodland 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 $928/month in Woodland — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Atkinson has cheaper rent, Woodland actually has lower median home values ($91,000 vs $116,900).

Median household income in Atkinson is $53,712 compared to $54,375 in Woodland (-1.2%). Woodland does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Atkinson spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Woodland.