New Athens, IL vs Wilmington, IL

New Athens is moderately more affordable than Wilmington, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. New Athens 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 New Athens is $927/month compared to $897/month in Wilmington — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilmington has cheaper rent, New Athens actually has lower median home values ($118,100 vs $216,400).

Median household income in New Athens is $61,477 compared to $63,514 in Wilmington (-3.2%). 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 New Athens spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Wilmington.

Climate-wise, New Athens is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Wilmington. New Athens receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Wilmington.