Albany, IL vs Sumner, IL

Sumner is moderately more affordable than Albany, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 68 compared to 60 for Sumner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Albany can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albany is $721/month compared to $707/month in Sumner — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sumner is more affordable at $61,200 median vs $147,800.

Median household income in Albany is $68,750 compared to $51,458 in Sumner (+33.6%). While Albany is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Albany spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Sumner.