Victoria, IL vs Windsor, IL

Windsor is moderately more affordable than Victoria, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Victoria scores 64 compared to 58 for Windsor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Victoria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Victoria is $786/month compared to $625/month in Windsor — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Windsor has cheaper rent, Victoria actually has lower median home values ($83,300 vs $98,200).

Median household income in Victoria is $56,250 compared to $56,944 in Windsor (-1.2%). Windsor offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Victoria spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Windsor.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 51.2°F). Windsor receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.6" in Victoria.