Clay City, IL vs South Roxana, IL

Clay City is moderately more affordable than South Roxana, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Clay City scores 58 compared to 65 for South Roxana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Roxana 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 $821/month in South Roxana — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clay City is more affordable at $75,500 median vs $87,200.

Median household income in Clay City is $53,750 compared to $56,364 in South Roxana (-4.6%). South Roxana does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay City spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in South Roxana.