Stockton, IL vs Woodlawn, IL

Stockton is moderately more affordable than Woodlawn, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Stockton scores 65 compared to 72 for Woodlawn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Woodlawn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stockton is $804/month compared to $905/month in Woodlawn — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stockton is more affordable at $88,400 median vs $130,500.

Median household income in Stockton is $52,800 compared to $70,455 in Woodlawn (-25.1%). While Woodlawn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stockton spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Woodlawn.