Chenoa, IL vs Watseka, IL

Chenoa, IL and Watseka, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Chenoa scores 67 while Watseka scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chenoa is $835/month compared to $815/month in Watseka — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Watseka is more affordable at $104,400 median vs $120,700.

Median household income in Chenoa is $66,625 compared to $42,794 in Watseka (+55.7%). While Chenoa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chenoa spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Watseka.