Roodhouse, IL vs Tuscola, IL

Roodhouse is moderately more affordable than Tuscola, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Roodhouse scores 61 compared to 71 for Tuscola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tuscola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roodhouse is $703/month compared to $837/month in Tuscola — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roodhouse is more affordable at $70,300 median vs $148,100.

Median household income in Roodhouse is $51,667 compared to $77,034 in Tuscola (-32.9%). While Tuscola 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, more than the 13% in Tuscola.

Climate-wise, Roodhouse is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 52.5°F in Tuscola. Roodhouse receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 37" in Tuscola.