Edgewood, IL vs Wayne City, IL

Edgewood is moderately more affordable than Wayne City, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Edgewood scores 59 compared to 65 for Wayne City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wayne City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgewood is $625/month compared to $746/month in Wayne City — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgewood is more affordable at $72,500 median vs $108,600.

Median household income in Edgewood is $42,188 compared to $58,208 in Wayne City (-27.5%). While Wayne City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgewood spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Wayne City.

Climate-wise, Wayne City is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 53.4°F in Edgewood. Wayne City receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 36" in Edgewood.