Dieterich, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

South Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than Dieterich, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Dieterich scores 70 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dieterich 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 $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Jacksonville is more affordable at $137,100 median vs $201,200.

Median household income in Dieterich is $73,750 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (+38%). While Dieterich 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, less than the 14.2% in South Jacksonville.