Nokomis, IL vs Ridgway, IL

Nokomis, IL and Ridgway, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Nokomis scores 64 while Ridgway scores 62 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 Nokomis is $800/month compared to $732/month in Ridgway — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ridgway is more affordable at $73,700 median vs $78,400.

Median household income in Nokomis is $57,625 compared to $42,404 in Ridgway (+35.9%). While Nokomis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nokomis spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Ridgway.

Climate-wise, Ridgway is notably warmer with an average of 57.2°F compared to 53.1°F in Nokomis. Ridgway receives more rainfall at 47.9" per year compared to 36.4" in Nokomis.