Cisco, IL vs Dakota, IL

Dakota is moderately more affordable than Cisco, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Cisco scores 67 compared to 63 for Dakota, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cisco can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cisco is $875/month compared to $644/month in Dakota — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dakota has cheaper rent, Cisco actually has lower median home values ($109,000 vs $115,700).

Median household income in Cisco is $48,750 compared to $57,063 in Dakota (-14.6%). Dakota offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cisco spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Dakota.