Elliott, IL vs Pleasant Plains, IL

Elliott is moderately more affordable than Pleasant Plains, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Elliott scores 70 compared to 76 for Pleasant Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasant Plains can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elliott is $1,045/month compared to $1,038/month in Pleasant Plains — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pleasant Plains has cheaper rent, Elliott actually has lower median home values ($81,800 vs $152,000).

Median household income in Elliott is $48,750 compared to $78,542 in Pleasant Plains (-37.9%). While Pleasant Plains is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elliott spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Pleasant Plains.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 54°F). Elliott receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 38" in Pleasant Plains.