Aledo, IL vs Cambria, IL

Aledo is moderately more affordable than Cambria, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Aledo scores 66 compared to 75 for Cambria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aledo is $770/month compared to $973/month in Cambria — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aledo is more affordable at $140,000 median vs $140,100.

Median household income in Aledo is $62,829 compared to $51,042 in Cambria (+23.1%). Aledo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Aledo spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Cambria.