Dallas City, IL vs Trenton, IL

Dallas City is moderately more affordable than Trenton, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Dallas City scores 66 compared to 76 for Trenton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Trenton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dallas City is $838/month compared to $912/month in Trenton — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dallas City is more affordable at $80,800 median vs $179,200.

Median household income in Dallas City is $60,662 compared to $80,227 in Trenton (-24.4%). While Trenton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dallas City spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Trenton.