Ridgway, IL vs Victoria, IL

Ridgway, IL and Victoria, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.8% difference in their overall index. Ridgway scores 62 while Victoria scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ridgway is $732/month compared to $786/month in Victoria — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ridgway is more affordable at $73,700 median vs $83,300.

Median household income in Ridgway is $42,404 compared to $56,250 in Victoria (-24.6%). While Victoria 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 16.8% in Victoria.

Climate-wise, Ridgway is notably warmer with an average of 57.2°F compared to 52.7°F in Victoria. Ridgway receives more rainfall at 47.9" per year compared to 37.6" in Victoria.