Polo, IL vs West Frankfort, IL

West Frankfort is moderately more affordable than Polo, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Polo scores 66 compared to 60 for West Frankfort, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Polo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Polo is $777/month compared to $673/month in West Frankfort — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Frankfort is more affordable at $72,500 median vs $108,500.

Median household income in Polo is $52,976 compared to $48,143 in West Frankfort (+10%). The higher salaries in Polo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Polo spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in West Frankfort.

Climate-wise, West Frankfort is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 49.4°F in Polo. West Frankfort receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.2" in Polo.