Rantoul, IL vs West Peoria, IL

Rantoul is moderately more affordable than West Peoria, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Rantoul scores 68 compared to 74 for West Peoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Peoria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rantoul is $899/month compared to $1,180/month in West Peoria — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rantoul has cheaper rent, West Peoria actually has lower median home values ($92,500 vs $109,200).

Median household income in Rantoul is $49,821 compared to $57,450 in West Peoria (-13.3%). While West Peoria is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rantoul spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in West Peoria.

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