Delavan, IL vs St. David, IL

Delavan is moderately more affordable than St. David, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Delavan scores 64 compared to 69 for St. David, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. David can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delavan is $775/month compared to $1,000/month in St. David — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delavan has cheaper rent, St. David actually has lower median home values ($60,200 vs $118,400).

Median household income in Delavan is $69,038 compared to $55,324 in St. David (+24.8%). Delavan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Delavan spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in St. David.