De Land, IL vs Walnut, IL

Walnut is moderately more affordable than De Land, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. De Land scores 64 compared to 59 for Walnut, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of De Land can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in De Land is $825/month compared to $591/month in Walnut — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walnut has cheaper rent, De Land actually has lower median home values ($90,000 vs $94,700).

Median household income in De Land is $50,500 compared to $62,019 in Walnut (-18.6%). Walnut offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of De Land spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Walnut.