Atwood, IL vs El Paso, IL

Atwood is moderately more affordable than El Paso, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Atwood scores 64 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 Atwood is $743/month compared to $892/month in El Paso — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atwood is more affordable at $119,500 median vs $149,200.

Median household income in Atwood is $58,875 compared to $70,063 in El Paso (-16%). 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 Atwood spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in El Paso.