Casey, IL vs Wamac, IL

Wamac is moderately more affordable than Casey, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Casey scores 63 compared to 59 for Wamac, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Casey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Casey is $744/month compared to $805/month in Wamac — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Casey has cheaper rent, Wamac actually has lower median home values ($21,900 vs $86,000).

Median household income in Casey is $48,631 compared to $40,000 in Wamac (+21.6%). While Casey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Casey spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Wamac.