Hamilton, IL vs Odin, IL

Odin is moderately more affordable than Hamilton, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Hamilton scores 69 compared to 64 for Odin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamilton is $888/month compared to $713/month in Odin — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Odin is more affordable at $105,000 median vs $105,600.

Median household income in Hamilton is $53,487 compared to $44,415 in Odin (+20.4%). While Hamilton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamilton spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Odin.

Climate-wise, Odin is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 51.9°F in Hamilton. Odin receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.9" in Hamilton.