Oconee, IL vs Patoka, IL

Patoka is moderately more affordable than Oconee, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Oconee scores 69 compared to 64 for Patoka, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oconee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oconee is $900/month compared to $811/month in Patoka — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Patoka is more affordable at $77,500 median vs $101,900.

Median household income in Oconee is $65,000 compared to $62,344 in Patoka (+4.3%). The higher salaries in Oconee partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Oconee spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Patoka.

Climate-wise, Patoka is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 53.1°F in Oconee. Patoka receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Oconee.