Albion, IL vs Metropolis, IL

Metropolis is moderately more affordable than Albion, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Albion scores 66 compared to 60 for Metropolis, 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 $748/month in Metropolis — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Metropolis has cheaper rent, Albion actually has lower median home values ($93,000 vs $93,700).

Median household income in Albion is $56,172 compared to $51,548 in Metropolis (+9%). The higher salaries in Albion partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Albion spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Metropolis.