Odell, IL vs Seneca, IL

Odell is moderately more affordable than Seneca, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Odell scores 74 compared to 83 for Seneca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Seneca 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 $988/month in Seneca — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Seneca has cheaper rent, Odell actually has lower median home values ($130,400 vs $206,400).

Median household income in Odell is $77,212 compared to $91,065 in Seneca (-15.2%). While Seneca 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% in Seneca.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 49.4°F). Odell receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Seneca.