Oglesby, IL vs Taylorville, IL

Taylorville is moderately more affordable than Oglesby, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Oglesby scores 69 compared to 65 for Taylorville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oglesby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oglesby is $810/month compared to $738/month in Taylorville — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taylorville is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $130,900.

Median household income in Oglesby is $71,618 compared to $52,720 in Taylorville (+35.8%). While Oglesby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oglesby spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Taylorville.

Climate-wise, Taylorville is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 47.8°F in Oglesby. Taylorville receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.4" in Oglesby.