Roxana, IL vs Watseka, IL

Watseka is moderately more affordable than Roxana, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Roxana scores 70 compared to 67 for Watseka, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roxana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roxana is $949/month compared to $815/month in Watseka — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Watseka has cheaper rent, Roxana actually has lower median home values ($101,800 vs $104,400).

Median household income in Roxana is $66,125 compared to $42,794 in Watseka (+54.5%). While Roxana 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, less than the 22.9% in Watseka.

Climate-wise, Roxana is notably warmer with an average of 57.4°F compared to 52.3°F in Watseka. Roxana receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 40.4" in Watseka.