De Land, IL vs St. Elmo, IL

De Land, IL and St. Elmo, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. De Land scores 64 while St. Elmo 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 De Land is $825/month compared to $759/month in St. Elmo — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Elmo is more affordable at $80,300 median vs $90,000.

Median household income in De Land is $50,500 compared to $47,115 in St. Elmo (+7.2%). While De Land is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of De Land spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in St. Elmo.