Ladd, IL vs Sparta, IL

Sparta is moderately more affordable than Ladd, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Ladd scores 69 compared to 65 for Sparta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ladd can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ladd is $847/month compared to $722/month in Sparta — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sparta is more affordable at $120,500 median vs $123,600.

Median household income in Ladd is $73,646 compared to $63,401 in Sparta (+16.2%). While Ladd is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ladd spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Sparta.

Climate-wise, Sparta is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 47.8°F in Ladd. Sparta receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.4" in Ladd.