Iuka, IL vs Okawville, IL

Iuka is moderately more affordable than Okawville, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Iuka scores 61 compared to 69 for Okawville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Okawville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Iuka is $706/month compared to $736/month in Okawville — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Iuka is more affordable at $72,700 median vs $161,400.

Median household income in Iuka is $51,563 compared to $84,881 in Okawville (-39.3%). While Okawville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Iuka spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Okawville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 57.7°F). Okawville receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 43.4" in Iuka.