Roanoke, IL vs Stonington, IL

Stonington is moderately more affordable than Roanoke, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Roanoke scores 74 compared to 68 for Stonington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roanoke can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roanoke is $1,024/month compared to $869/month in Stonington — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stonington is more affordable at $101,000 median vs $139,800.

Median household income in Roanoke is $74,141 compared to $58,438 in Stonington (+26.9%). While Roanoke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Roanoke spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Stonington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 53.1°F). Roanoke receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.4" in Stonington.