North Pekin, IL vs South Wilmington, IL

North Pekin is moderately more affordable than South Wilmington, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. North Pekin scores 74 compared to 85 for South Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Wilmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Pekin is $1,090/month compared to $1,188/month in South Wilmington — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Pekin is more affordable at $118,100 median vs $164,900.

Median household income in North Pekin is $79,730 compared to $86,563 in South Wilmington (-7.9%). The higher salaries in South Wilmington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of North Pekin spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in South Wilmington.

Climate-wise, North Pekin is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 49.4°F in South Wilmington. North Pekin receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 33.8" in South Wilmington.