Dahlgren, IL vs Orion, IL

Dahlgren is moderately more affordable than Orion, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Dahlgren scores 64 compared to 69 for Orion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dahlgren is $814/month compared to $783/month in Orion — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orion has cheaper rent, Dahlgren actually has lower median home values ($68,800 vs $168,300).

Median household income in Dahlgren is $47,500 compared to $88,500 in Orion (-46.3%). While Orion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dahlgren spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Orion.