Illiopolis, IL vs Tilton, IL

Illiopolis is moderately more affordable than Tilton, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Illiopolis scores 60 compared to 65 for Tilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tilton 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 $853/month in Tilton — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Illiopolis has cheaper rent, Tilton actually has lower median home values ($71,700 vs $96,500).

Median household income in Illiopolis is $74,219 compared to $53,246 in Tilton (+39.4%). 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 19.2% in Tilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 52.3°F). Tilton receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Illiopolis.