Creston, IL vs Roxana, IL

Roxana is moderately more affordable than Creston, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Creston scores 77 compared to 70 for Roxana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Creston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Creston is $933/month compared to $949/month in Roxana — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Creston has cheaper rent, Roxana actually has lower median home values ($101,800 vs $162,000).

Median household income in Creston is $67,212 compared to $66,125 in Roxana (+1.6%). Creston does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Creston spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Roxana.