Dixon, IL vs Wilmington, IL

Dixon is moderately more affordable than Wilmington, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Dixon scores 69 compared to 81 for Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington 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 $897/month in Wilmington — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dixon is more affordable at $113,300 median vs $216,400.

Median household income in Dixon is $58,371 compared to $63,514 in Wilmington (-8.1%). The higher salaries in Wilmington 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 16.9% in Wilmington.