Rankin, IL vs Rutland, IL

Rankin is moderately more affordable than Rutland, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Rankin scores 58 compared to 63 for Rutland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rutland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rankin is $718/month compared to $860/month in Rutland — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rankin is more affordable at $57,700 median vs $72,800.

Median household income in Rankin is $47,125 compared to $49,063 in Rutland (-4%). The higher salaries in Rutland partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Rankin spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Rutland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 52.7°F). Rankin receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Rutland.