Philo, IL vs West Peoria, IL

West Peoria is moderately more affordable than Philo, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Philo scores 80 compared to 74 for West Peoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Philo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Philo is $1,063/month compared to $1,180/month in West Peoria — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Philo has cheaper rent, West Peoria actually has lower median home values ($92,500 vs $198,100).

Median household income in Philo is $103,438 compared to $57,450 in West Peoria (+80%). While Philo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Philo spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in West Peoria.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 52.7°F). West Peoria receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37" in Philo.