Roodhouse, IL vs South Wilmington, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Roodhouse is 29% cheaper than South Wilmington. With a cost index of 61 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Roodhouse to South Wilmington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Roodhouse is $703/month compared to $1,188/month in South Wilmington — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roodhouse is more affordable at $70,300 median vs $164,900.

Median household income in Roodhouse is $51,667 compared to $86,563 in South Wilmington (-40.3%). While South Wilmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Roodhouse spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in South Wilmington.

Climate-wise, Roodhouse is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 49.4°F in South Wilmington. Roodhouse receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 33.8" in South Wilmington.