Dalzell, IL vs Hudson, IL

Dalzell is moderately more affordable than Hudson, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Dalzell scores 76 compared to 85 for Hudson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hudson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dalzell is $970/month compared to $1,146/month in Hudson — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dalzell is more affordable at $159,400 median vs $221,100.

Median household income in Dalzell is $74,625 compared to $114,125 in Hudson (-34.6%). While Hudson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dalzell spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Hudson.