Scales Mound, IL vs Toluca, IL

Toluca is moderately more affordable than Scales Mound, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Scales Mound scores 70 compared to 64 for Toluca, 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 $777/month in Toluca — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scales Mound has cheaper rent, Toluca actually has lower median home values ($110,000 vs $158,000).

Median household income in Scales Mound is $66,765 compared to $66,667 in Toluca (+0.1%). Scales Mound does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Scales Mound spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Toluca.

Climate-wise, Toluca is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 47.2°F in Scales Mound. Scales Mound receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 37.6" in Toluca.