Niantic, IL vs South Roxana, IL

South Roxana is moderately more affordable than Niantic, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Niantic scores 70 compared to 65 for South Roxana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Niantic 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 $821/month in South Roxana — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Roxana is more affordable at $87,200 median vs $111,700.

Median household income in Niantic is $64,009 compared to $56,364 in South Roxana (+13.6%). While Niantic 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 17.5% in South Roxana.

Climate-wise, South Roxana is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 53.1°F in Niantic. South Roxana receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 36.4" in Niantic.