Dwight, IL vs Okawville, IL

Okawville is moderately more affordable than Dwight, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Dwight scores 78 compared to 69 for Okawville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dwight can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dwight is $992/month compared to $736/month in Okawville — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Okawville has cheaper rent, Dwight actually has lower median home values ($143,200 vs $161,400).

Median household income in Dwight is $67,712 compared to $84,881 in Okawville (-20.2%). Okawville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dwight spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Okawville.