South Roxana, IL vs Tonica, IL

South Roxana is moderately more affordable than Tonica, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. South Roxana scores 65 compared to 69 for Tonica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tonica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Roxana is $821/month compared to $839/month in Tonica — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Roxana is more affordable at $87,200 median vs $122,500.

Median household income in South Roxana is $56,364 compared to $80,795 in Tonica (-30.2%). While Tonica is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Roxana spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Tonica.

Climate-wise, South Roxana is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 47.8°F in Tonica. South Roxana receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 37.4" in Tonica.