Chillicothe, IL vs Pecatonica, IL

Chillicothe is moderately more affordable than Pecatonica, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Chillicothe scores 66 compared to 76 for Pecatonica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pecatonica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillicothe is $798/month compared to $1,089/month in Pecatonica — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chillicothe is more affordable at $128,500 median vs $134,900.

Median household income in Chillicothe is $62,108 compared to $71,500 in Pecatonica (-13.1%). While Pecatonica is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillicothe spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Pecatonica.