Medora, IL vs Odell, IL

Medora is moderately more affordable than Odell, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Medora scores 68 compared to 74 for Odell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Odell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Medora is $913/month compared to $993/month in Odell — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medora is more affordable at $85,000 median vs $130,400.

Median household income in Medora is $75,000 compared to $77,212 in Odell (-2.9%). Odell does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Medora spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Odell.

Climate-wise, Medora is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 52.3°F in Odell. Odell receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 39.4" in Medora.