Crainville, IL vs Patoka, IL

Patoka is moderately more affordable than Crainville, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Crainville scores 67 compared to 64 for Patoka, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crainville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crainville is $625/month compared to $811/month in Patoka — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crainville has cheaper rent, Patoka actually has lower median home values ($77,500 vs $181,700).

Median household income in Crainville is $64,559 compared to $62,344 in Patoka (+3.6%). The higher salaries in Crainville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Crainville spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Patoka.