Niantic, IL vs Pecatonica, IL

Niantic is moderately more affordable than Pecatonica, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Niantic scores 70 compared to 76 for Pecatonica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pecatonica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Niantic is $1,000/month compared to $1,089/month in Pecatonica — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Niantic is more affordable at $111,700 median vs $134,900.

Median household income in Niantic is $64,009 compared to $71,500 in Pecatonica (-10.5%). While Pecatonica is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Niantic spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Pecatonica.

Climate-wise, Niantic is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 49.4°F in Pecatonica. Pecatonica receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 36.4" in Niantic.