Dallas City, IL vs Waltonville, IL

Waltonville is moderately more affordable than Dallas City, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Dallas City scores 66 compared to 62 for Waltonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dallas City 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 $688/month in Waltonville — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waltonville has cheaper rent, Dallas City actually has lower median home values ($80,800 vs $96,100).

Median household income in Dallas City is $60,662 compared to $69,583 in Waltonville (-12.8%). Waltonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dallas City spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Waltonville.