Ava, IL vs Oblong, IL

Oblong is moderately more affordable than Ava, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Ava scores 61 compared to 56 for Oblong, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ava can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ava is $658/month compared to $532/month in Oblong — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oblong is more affordable at $78,400 median vs $86,700.

Median household income in Ava is $57,250 compared to $52,702 in Oblong (+8.6%). While Ava is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ava spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Oblong.