Flanagan, IL vs Medora, IL

Flanagan, IL and Medora, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Flanagan scores 68 while Medora scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Flanagan is $839/month compared to $913/month in Medora — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Flanagan has cheaper rent, Medora actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $103,900).

Median household income in Flanagan is $75,104 compared to $75,000 in Medora (+0.1%). Flanagan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Flanagan spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Medora.

Climate-wise, Medora is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 52.7°F in Flanagan. Medora receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Flanagan.