Spaulding, IL vs Waltonville, IL

Waltonville is moderately more affordable than Spaulding, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Spaulding scores 70 compared to 62 for Waltonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spaulding can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Spaulding is $692/month compared to $688/month in Waltonville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waltonville is more affordable at $96,100 median vs $212,500.

Median household income in Spaulding is $104,205 compared to $69,583 in Waltonville (+49.8%). While Spaulding is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Spaulding spend roughly 8% of their income on rent, less than the 11.9% in Waltonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 56.4°F). Waltonville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 38" in Spaulding.