Dixmoor, IL vs Payson, IL

Payson is moderately more affordable than Dixmoor, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Dixmoor scores 79 compared to 73 for Payson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dixmoor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dixmoor is $1,227/month compared to $967/month in Payson — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Payson has cheaper rent, Dixmoor actually has lower median home values ($75,500 vs $118,000).

Median household income in Dixmoor is $39,861 compared to $62,262 in Payson (-36%). Payson offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dixmoor spend roughly 36.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Payson. The Payson ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.