Dix, IL vs Roodhouse, IL

Dix is moderately more affordable than Roodhouse, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Dix scores 55 compared to 61 for Roodhouse, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roodhouse can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dix is $459/month compared to $703/month in Roodhouse — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dix has cheaper rent, Roodhouse actually has lower median home values ($70,300 vs $93,000).

Median household income in Dix is $28,750 compared to $51,667 in Roodhouse (-44.4%). While Roodhouse is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dix spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Roodhouse.