Toulon, IL vs Wapella, IL

Toulon is moderately more affordable than Wapella, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Toulon scores 61 compared to 71 for Wapella, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wapella can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Toulon is $738/month compared to $950/month in Wapella — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Toulon is more affordable at $96,100 median vs $101,800.

Median household income in Toulon is $51,316 compared to $59,375 in Wapella (-13.6%). While Wapella is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Toulon spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Wapella.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 53.1°F). Toulon receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.4" in Wapella.