La Rose, IL vs Waltonville, IL

Waltonville is moderately more affordable than La Rose, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. La Rose scores 69 compared to 62 for Waltonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Rose can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Rose is $1,052/month compared to $688/month in Waltonville — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waltonville has cheaper rent, La Rose actually has lower median home values ($72,200 vs $96,100).

Median household income in La Rose is $51,719 compared to $69,583 in Waltonville (-25.7%). Waltonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of La Rose spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Waltonville.

Climate-wise, Waltonville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.7°F in La Rose. Waltonville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.6" in La Rose.