Atwood, IL vs Winnebago, IL

Atwood is moderately more affordable than Winnebago, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Atwood scores 64 compared to 75 for Winnebago, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winnebago 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 $941/month in Winnebago — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atwood is more affordable at $119,500 median vs $180,300.

Median household income in Atwood is $58,875 compared to $82,813 in Winnebago (-28.9%). While Winnebago 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, more than the 13.6% in Winnebago.