Chillicothe, IL vs South Roxana, IL

Chillicothe, IL and South Roxana, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Chillicothe scores 66 while South Roxana scores 65 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 Chillicothe is $798/month compared to $821/month in South Roxana — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chillicothe has cheaper rent, South Roxana actually has lower median home values ($87,200 vs $128,500).

Median household income in Chillicothe is $62,108 compared to $56,364 in South Roxana (+10.2%). While Chillicothe 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 17.5% in South Roxana.