Clinton, IL vs Polo, IL

Polo is moderately more affordable than Clinton, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 70 compared to 66 for Polo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $916/month compared to $777/month in Polo — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Polo has cheaper rent, Clinton actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $108,500).

Median household income in Clinton is $55,960 compared to $52,976 in Polo (+5.6%). While Clinton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Polo.