Aviston, IL vs Marengo, IL

Aviston is moderately more affordable than Marengo, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Aviston scores 80 compared to 85 for Marengo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marengo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aviston is $942/month compared to $1,077/month in Marengo — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Aviston has cheaper rent, Marengo actually has lower median home values ($206,100 vs $217,000).

Median household income in Aviston is $111,354 compared to $72,586 in Marengo (+53.4%). Aviston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Aviston spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Marengo.