Dahlgren, IL vs Southern View, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Dahlgren is 18.6% cheaper than Southern View. With a cost index of 64 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Dahlgren to Southern View should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Dahlgren is $814/month compared to $1,261/month in Southern View — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dahlgren is more affordable at $68,800 median vs $104,700.

Median household income in Dahlgren is $47,500 compared to $53,774 in Southern View (-11.7%). The higher salaries in Southern View partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dahlgren spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Southern View.