O'Fallon, IL vs Plano, IL

O'Fallon is moderately more affordable than Plano, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. O'Fallon scores 96 compared to 102 for Plano, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plano can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in O'Fallon is $1,312/month compared to $1,590/month in Plano — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while O'Fallon has cheaper rent, Plano actually has lower median home values ($221,100 vs $274,100).

Median household income in O'Fallon is $102,793 compared to $83,102 in Plano (+23.7%). O'Fallon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of O'Fallon spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Plano.

Climate-wise, O'Fallon is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Plano. O'Fallon receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Plano.