Caledonia, IL vs Elsah, IL

Caledonia is moderately more affordable than Elsah, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Caledonia scores 97 compared to 102 for Elsah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elsah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $1,706/month compared to $1,708/month in Elsah — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caledonia is more affordable at $161,800 median vs $207,100.

Median household income in Caledonia is $86,513 compared to $83,750 in Elsah (+3.3%). Caledonia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Caledonia spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Elsah.