Dixon, IL vs Spring Valley, IL

Dixon is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Dixon scores 69 compared to 75 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley 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 $1,022/month in Spring Valley — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dixon is more affordable at $113,300 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Dixon is $58,371 compared to $63,964 in Spring Valley (-8.7%). While Spring Valley 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 19.2% in Spring Valley.