Cooksville, IL vs South Wilmington, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cooksville is 22.6% cheaper than South Wilmington. With a cost index of 66 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cooksville to South Wilmington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cooksville is $825/month compared to $1,188/month in South Wilmington — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cooksville is more affordable at $107,800 median vs $164,900.

Median household income in Cooksville is $55,000 compared to $86,563 in South Wilmington (-36.5%). While South Wilmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cooksville spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in South Wilmington.