Hudson, IL vs Pontoon Beach, IL

Pontoon Beach is moderately more affordable than Hudson, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Hudson scores 85 compared to 78 for Pontoon Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hudson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hudson is $1,146/month compared to $1,117/month in Pontoon Beach — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pontoon Beach is more affordable at $137,900 median vs $221,100.

Median household income in Hudson is $114,125 compared to $59,375 in Pontoon Beach (+92.2%). While Hudson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hudson spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Pontoon Beach.

Climate-wise, Pontoon Beach is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 52.7°F in Hudson. Pontoon Beach receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 37.6" in Hudson.