Winnebago, IL vs Worden, IL

Worden is moderately more affordable than Winnebago, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Winnebago scores 75 compared to 69 for Worden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winnebago can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Winnebago is $941/month compared to $813/month in Worden — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Worden is more affordable at $136,200 median vs $180,300.

Median household income in Winnebago is $82,813 compared to $79,732 in Worden (+3.9%). Winnebago does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Winnebago spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Worden.