Oblong, IL vs Patoka, IL

Oblong is moderately more affordable than Patoka, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Oblong scores 56 compared to 64 for Patoka, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Patoka can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oblong is $532/month compared to $811/month in Patoka — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oblong has cheaper rent, Patoka actually has lower median home values ($77,500 vs $78,400).

Median household income in Oblong is $52,702 compared to $62,344 in Patoka (-15.5%). While Patoka is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oblong spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Patoka.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.7°F vs 57.7°F). Patoka receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 41.7" in Oblong.