Atkinson, IL vs Xenia, IL

Xenia is moderately more affordable than Atkinson, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Atkinson scores 63 compared to 59 for Xenia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atkinson 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 $625/month in Xenia — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Xenia is more affordable at $79,200 median vs $116,900.

Median household income in Atkinson is $53,712 compared to $44,107 in Xenia (+21.8%). While Atkinson 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, less than the 17% in Xenia.