Cedar Point, IL vs Dahlgren, IL

Dahlgren is moderately more affordable than Cedar Point, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Cedar Point scores 70 compared to 64 for Dahlgren, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cedar Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedar Point is $950/month compared to $814/month in Dahlgren — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dahlgren is more affordable at $68,800 median vs $87,300.

Median household income in Cedar Point is $59,028 compared to $47,500 in Dahlgren (+24.3%). While Cedar Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedar Point spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Dahlgren.