Ladd, IL vs Thompsonville, IL

Thompsonville is moderately more affordable than Ladd, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Ladd scores 69 compared to 62 for Thompsonville, 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 $708/month in Thompsonville — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thompsonville is more affordable at $85,700 median vs $123,600.

Median household income in Ladd is $73,646 compared to $46,023 in Thompsonville (+60%). 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, less than the 18.5% in Thompsonville.

Climate-wise, Thompsonville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 47.8°F in Ladd. Thompsonville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.4" in Ladd.