Riverton, IL vs Wood River, IL

Wood River is moderately more affordable than Riverton, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Riverton scores 75 compared to 69 for Wood River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riverton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Riverton is $1,035/month compared to $915/month in Wood River — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wood River is more affordable at $103,200 median vs $140,000.

Median household income in Riverton is $75,527 compared to $65,960 in Wood River (+14.5%). While Riverton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Riverton spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Wood River.