Delavan, IL vs Patoka, IL

Delavan, IL and Patoka, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.2% difference in their overall index. Delavan scores 64 while Patoka scores 64 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 Delavan is $775/month compared to $811/month in Patoka — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delavan has cheaper rent, Patoka actually has lower median home values ($77,500 vs $118,400).

Median household income in Delavan is $69,038 compared to $62,344 in Patoka (+10.7%). While Delavan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delavan spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Patoka.