Rockton, IL vs Zion, IL

Rockton is moderately more affordable than Zion, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Rockton scores 76 compared to 85 for Zion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Zion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rockton is $864/month compared to $1,139/month in Zion — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rockton has cheaper rent, Zion actually has lower median home values ($179,100 vs $222,100).

Median household income in Rockton is $109,333 compared to $62,574 in Zion (+74.7%). Rockton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Rockton spend roughly 9.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Zion.