Odell, IL vs Petersburg, IL

Petersburg is moderately more affordable than Odell, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Odell scores 74 compared to 66 for Petersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Odell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Odell is $993/month compared to $665/month in Petersburg — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Petersburg has cheaper rent, Odell actually has lower median home values ($130,400 vs $174,800).

Median household income in Odell is $77,212 compared to $59,850 in Petersburg (+29%). While Odell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Odell spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Petersburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 54°F). Odell receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 38" in Petersburg.