Chillicothe, IL vs Vienna, IL

Vienna is moderately more affordable than Chillicothe, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Chillicothe scores 66 compared to 59 for Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chillicothe 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 $616/month in Vienna — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vienna is more affordable at $77,400 median vs $128,500.

Median household income in Chillicothe is $62,108 compared to $39,471 in Vienna (+57.4%). 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 18.7% in Vienna.