Dover, IL vs Seatonville, IL

Seatonville is moderately more affordable than Dover, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Dover scores 68 compared to 62 for Seatonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dover can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dover is $825/month compared to $682/month in Seatonville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Seatonville is more affordable at $95,400 median vs $108,900.

Median household income in Dover is $44,766 compared to $47,122 in Seatonville (-5%). Seatonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dover spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Seatonville.