Milledgeville, IL vs Neponset, IL

Milledgeville, IL and Neponset, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Milledgeville scores 60 while Neponset scores 60 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Milledgeville is $629/month compared to $770/month in Neponset — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milledgeville has cheaper rent, Neponset actually has lower median home values ($73,800 vs $89,200).

Median household income in Milledgeville is $59,688 compared to $74,375 in Neponset (-19.7%). While Neponset is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Milledgeville spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Neponset.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 51.2°F). Neponset receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.2" in Milledgeville.