New Athens, IL vs Woodlawn, IL

New Athens, IL and Woodlawn, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. New Athens scores 71 while Woodlawn scores 72 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 New Athens is $927/month compared to $905/month in Woodlawn — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Woodlawn has cheaper rent, New Athens actually has lower median home values ($118,100 vs $130,500).

Median household income in New Athens is $61,477 compared to $70,455 in Woodlawn (-12.7%). While Woodlawn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Athens spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Woodlawn.