Nokomis, IL vs Windsor, IL

Windsor is moderately more affordable than Nokomis, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Nokomis scores 64 compared to 58 for Windsor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nokomis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Nokomis is $800/month compared to $625/month in Windsor — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Windsor has cheaper rent, Nokomis actually has lower median home values ($78,400 vs $98,200).

Median household income in Nokomis is $57,625 compared to $56,944 in Windsor (+1.2%). Nokomis 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 Nokomis spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Windsor.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 51.2°F). Windsor receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Nokomis.