Compton, IL vs Yates City, IL

Yates City is moderately more affordable than Compton, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Compton scores 66 compared to 60 for Yates City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Compton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Compton is $875/month compared to $625/month in Yates City — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yates City has cheaper rent, Compton actually has lower median home values ($75,900 vs $94,600).

Median household income in Compton is $52,321 compared to $61,500 in Yates City (-14.9%). Yates City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Compton spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Yates City.