South Pekin, IL vs Weldon, IL

South Pekin is moderately more affordable than Weldon, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. South Pekin scores 62 compared to 67 for Weldon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Weldon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Pekin is $741/month compared to $936/month in Weldon — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Pekin has cheaper rent, Weldon actually has lower median home values ($89,300 vs $106,000).

Median household income in South Pekin is $64,750 compared to $60,083 in Weldon (+7.8%). South Pekin offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of South Pekin spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Weldon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 51.1°F). Weldon receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 37.6" in South Pekin.