Clifton, IL vs Prairie du Rocher, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Prairie du Rocher is 19.9% cheaper than Clifton. With a cost index of 62 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Prairie du Rocher to Clifton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton is $839/month compared to $713/month in Prairie du Rocher — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Prairie du Rocher is more affordable at $85,400 median vs $184,100.

Median household income in Clifton is $69,276 compared to $60,313 in Prairie du Rocher (+14.9%). The higher salaries in Clifton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clifton spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Prairie du Rocher.