Dix, IL vs Rutland, IL

Dix is moderately more affordable than Rutland, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Dix scores 55 compared to 63 for Rutland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rutland 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 $860/month in Rutland — a 47% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dix has cheaper rent, Rutland actually has lower median home values ($72,800 vs $93,000).

Median household income in Dix is $28,750 compared to $49,063 in Rutland (-41.4%). While Rutland 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, less than the 21% in Rutland.