De Soto, IL vs Pinckneyville, IL

Pinckneyville is moderately more affordable than De Soto, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. De Soto scores 64 compared to 57 for Pinckneyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of De Soto can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in De Soto is $749/month compared to $440/month in Pinckneyville — a 70% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pinckneyville has cheaper rent, De Soto actually has lower median home values ($88,800 vs $117,100).

Median household income in De Soto is $52,131 compared to $55,000 in Pinckneyville (-5.2%). Pinckneyville 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 Soto spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 9.6% in Pinckneyville.