Dakota, IL vs New Canton, IL

New Canton is moderately more affordable than Dakota, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Dakota scores 63 compared to 55 for New Canton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dakota 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 $525/month in New Canton — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Canton is more affordable at $72,100 median vs $115,700.

Median household income in Dakota is $57,063 compared to $37,031 in New Canton (+54.1%). While Dakota is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dakota spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in New Canton.