Ridgway, IL vs South Roxana, IL

Ridgway is moderately more affordable than South Roxana, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Ridgway scores 62 compared to 65 for South Roxana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Roxana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ridgway is $732/month compared to $821/month in South Roxana — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ridgway is more affordable at $73,700 median vs $87,200.

Median household income in Ridgway is $42,404 compared to $56,364 in South Roxana (-24.8%). While South Roxana is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ridgway spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in South Roxana.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.2°F vs 56.5°F). Ridgway receives more rainfall at 47.9" per year compared to 40.8" in South Roxana.