Patoka, IL vs Waggoner, IL

Waggoner is moderately more affordable than Patoka, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Patoka scores 64 compared to 57 for Waggoner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Patoka can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Patoka is $811/month compared to $675/month in Waggoner — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waggoner is more affordable at $40,000 median vs $77,500.

Median household income in Patoka is $62,344 compared to $69,135 in Waggoner (-9.8%). Waggoner offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Patoka spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Waggoner.

Climate-wise, Patoka is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54°F in Waggoner. Patoka receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38" in Waggoner.