Dakota, IL vs Hodgkins, IL

Dakota is moderately more affordable than Hodgkins, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Dakota scores 63 compared to 69 for Hodgkins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hodgkins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dakota is $644/month compared to $1,000/month in Hodgkins — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dakota has cheaper rent, Hodgkins actually has lower median home values ($39,200 vs $115,700).

Median household income in Dakota is $57,063 compared to $63,056 in Hodgkins (-9.5%). The higher salaries in Hodgkins partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dakota spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Hodgkins.