Dixon, IL vs Pana, IL

Pana is moderately more affordable than Dixon, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Dixon scores 69 compared to 61 for Pana, 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 $670/month in Pana — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pana is more affordable at $82,000 median vs $113,300.

Median household income in Dixon is $58,371 compared to $45,083 in Pana (+29.5%). While Dixon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dixon spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Pana.