Minonk, IL vs Wilmington, IL

Minonk is moderately more affordable than Wilmington, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Minonk scores 71 compared to 81 for Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Minonk is $977/month compared to $897/month in Wilmington — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilmington has cheaper rent, Minonk actually has lower median home values ($120,600 vs $216,400).

Median household income in Minonk is $62,000 compared to $63,514 in Wilmington (-2.4%). Wilmington 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 Minonk spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Wilmington.

Climate-wise, Minonk is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Wilmington. Minonk receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 33.8" in Wilmington.