Tolono, IL vs Wood River, IL

Wood River is moderately more affordable than Tolono, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Tolono scores 79 compared to 69 for Wood River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tolono can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tolono is $1,002/month compared to $915/month in Wood River — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wood River is more affordable at $103,200 median vs $207,200.

Median household income in Tolono is $79,333 compared to $65,960 in Wood River (+20.3%). While Tolono is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tolono spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Wood River.