Roxana, IL vs South Wilmington, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Roxana is 17.6% cheaper than South Wilmington. With a cost index of 70 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Roxana to South Wilmington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Roxana is $949/month compared to $1,188/month in South Wilmington — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roxana is more affordable at $101,800 median vs $164,900.

Median household income in Roxana is $66,125 compared to $86,563 in South Wilmington (-23.6%). 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 Roxana spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in South Wilmington.

Climate-wise, Roxana is notably warmer with an average of 57.4°F compared to 49.4°F in South Wilmington. Roxana receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 33.8" in South Wilmington.