South Wilmington, IL vs Standard City, IL

Standard City is moderately more affordable than South Wilmington, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. South Wilmington scores 85 compared to 80 for Standard City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Wilmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in South Wilmington are $164,900 compared to $81,300 in Standard City, a 103% gap.

Median household income in South Wilmington is $86,563 compared to $49,583 in Standard City (+74.6%). While South Wilmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, Standard City is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 49.4°F in South Wilmington. Standard City receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 33.8" in South Wilmington.