Albion, IL vs Cedarville, IL

Cedarville is moderately more affordable than Albion, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Albion scores 66 compared to 59 for Cedarville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Albion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albion is $808/month compared to $544/month in Cedarville — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cedarville has cheaper rent, Albion actually has lower median home values ($93,000 vs $110,600).

Median household income in Albion is $56,172 compared to $59,712 in Cedarville (-5.9%). Cedarville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Albion spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Cedarville.