Stockton, IL vs Yates City, IL

Yates City is moderately more affordable than Stockton, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Stockton scores 65 compared to 60 for Yates City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stockton 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 $625/month in Yates City — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yates City has cheaper rent, Stockton actually has lower median home values ($88,400 vs $94,600).

Median household income in Stockton is $52,800 compared to $61,500 in Yates City (-14.1%). Yates City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Stockton spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Yates City.