Highland, IL vs Tolono, IL

Highland is moderately more affordable than Tolono, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Highland scores 72 compared to 79 for Tolono, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tolono can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland is $776/month compared to $1,002/month in Tolono — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Highland is more affordable at $185,800 median vs $207,200.

Median household income in Highland is $77,886 compared to $79,333 in Tolono (-1.8%). Tolono does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Tolono.

Climate-wise, Highland is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.5°F in Tolono. Highland receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37" in Tolono.