Oquawka, IL vs Savanna, IL

Oquawka is moderately more affordable than Savanna, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Oquawka scores 56 compared to 63 for Savanna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Savanna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oquawka is $492/month compared to $777/month in Savanna — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oquawka has cheaper rent, Savanna actually has lower median home values ($75,000 vs $87,200).

Median household income in Oquawka is $51,477 compared to $46,094 in Savanna (+11.7%). Oquawka offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Oquawka spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Savanna.

Climate-wise, Oquawka is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 47.2°F in Savanna. Savanna receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 37.9" in Oquawka.