Tilton, IL vs West Frankfort, IL

West Frankfort is moderately more affordable than Tilton, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Tilton scores 65 compared to 60 for West Frankfort, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tilton is $853/month compared to $673/month in West Frankfort — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Frankfort has cheaper rent, Tilton actually has lower median home values ($71,700 vs $72,500).

Median household income in Tilton is $53,246 compared to $48,143 in West Frankfort (+10.6%). While Tilton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tilton spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in West Frankfort.

Climate-wise, West Frankfort is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.3°F in Tilton. West Frankfort receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 40.4" in Tilton.