Illiopolis, IL vs Medora, IL

Illiopolis is moderately more affordable than Medora, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Illiopolis scores 60 compared to 68 for Medora, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medora can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Illiopolis is $675/month compared to $913/month in Medora — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Illiopolis has cheaper rent, Medora actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $96,500).

Median household income in Illiopolis is $74,219 compared to $75,000 in Medora (-1%). Medora 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 Illiopolis spend roughly 10.9% 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 53.1°F in Illiopolis. Medora receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Illiopolis.