Scales Mound, IL vs Sheldon, IL

Sheldon is moderately more affordable than Scales Mound, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Scales Mound scores 70 compared to 62 for Sheldon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scales Mound can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Scales Mound is $774/month compared to $738/month in Sheldon — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sheldon is more affordable at $75,200 median vs $158,000.

Median household income in Scales Mound is $66,765 compared to $43,942 in Sheldon (+51.9%). While Scales Mound is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Scales Mound spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Sheldon.

Climate-wise, Sheldon is notably warmer with an average of 51.3°F compared to 47.2°F in Scales Mound. Scales Mound receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 37" in Sheldon.