Nauvoo, IL vs Waltonville, IL

Waltonville is moderately more affordable than Nauvoo, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Nauvoo scores 68 compared to 62 for Waltonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nauvoo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Nauvoo is $800/month compared to $688/month in Waltonville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waltonville is more affordable at $96,100 median vs $118,000.

Median household income in Nauvoo is $49,750 compared to $69,583 in Waltonville (-28.5%). Waltonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Nauvoo spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Waltonville.

Climate-wise, Waltonville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 51.9°F in Nauvoo. Waltonville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.9" in Nauvoo.