O'Fallon, IL vs Roscoe, IL

Roscoe is moderately more affordable than O'Fallon, with a 6% lower cost of living index. O'Fallon scores 96 compared to 90 for Roscoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of O'Fallon 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 $1,349/month in Roscoe — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while O'Fallon has cheaper rent, Roscoe actually has lower median home values ($215,200 vs $274,100).

Median household income in O'Fallon is $102,793 compared to $97,704 in Roscoe (+5.2%). The higher salaries in O'Fallon partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of O'Fallon spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Roscoe.

Climate-wise, O'Fallon is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Roscoe. O'Fallon receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.2" in Roscoe.