Illiopolis, IL vs Polo, IL

Illiopolis is moderately more affordable than Polo, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Illiopolis scores 60 compared to 66 for Polo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Polo 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 $777/month in Polo — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Illiopolis is more affordable at $96,500 median vs $108,500.

Median household income in Illiopolis is $74,219 compared to $52,976 in Polo (+40.1%). Illiopolis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Illiopolis spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Polo.

Climate-wise, Illiopolis is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 49.4°F in Polo. Polo receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 36.4" in Illiopolis.