Congerville, IL vs Elwood, IL

Congerville is moderately more affordable than Elwood, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Congerville scores 76 compared to 84 for Elwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Congerville is $920/month compared to $986/month in Elwood — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Congerville is more affordable at $201,900 median vs $224,900.

Median household income in Congerville is $78,649 compared to $73,640 in Elwood (+6.8%). Congerville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Congerville spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Elwood.