Dakota, IL vs Rio, IL

Dakota, IL and Rio, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Dakota scores 63 while Rio scores 63 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Dakota is $644/month compared to $771/month in Rio — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dakota has cheaper rent, Rio actually has lower median home values ($104,700 vs $115,700).

Median household income in Dakota is $57,063 compared to $62,917 in Rio (-9.3%). While Rio 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 14.7% in Rio.