Dieterich, IL vs Smithton, IL

Dieterich is moderately more affordable than Smithton, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Dieterich scores 70 compared to 80 for Smithton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smithton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dieterich is $658/month compared to $857/month in Smithton — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dieterich is more affordable at $201,200 median vs $251,600.

Median household income in Dieterich is $73,750 compared to $114,453 in Smithton (-35.6%). While Smithton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dieterich spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, more than the 9% in Smithton.