Dixon, IL vs Eureka, IL

Eureka is moderately more affordable than Dixon, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Dixon scores 69 compared to 64 for Eureka, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dixon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dixon is $865/month compared to $680/month in Eureka — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Eureka has cheaper rent, Dixon actually has lower median home values ($113,300 vs $154,600).

Median household income in Dixon is $58,371 compared to $55,172 in Eureka (+5.8%). The higher salaries in Dixon partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dixon spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Eureka.