Clay City, IL vs Nokomis, IL

Clay City is moderately more affordable than Nokomis, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Clay City scores 58 compared to 64 for Nokomis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nokomis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clay City is $585/month compared to $800/month in Nokomis — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clay City is more affordable at $75,500 median vs $78,400.

Median household income in Clay City is $53,750 compared to $57,625 in Nokomis (-6.7%). The higher salaries in Nokomis partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay City spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Nokomis.