Alhambra, IL vs Girard, IL

Girard is moderately more affordable than Alhambra, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Alhambra scores 70 compared to 65 for Girard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alhambra can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alhambra is $788/month compared to $775/month in Girard — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Girard is more affordable at $96,300 median vs $154,300.

Median household income in Alhambra is $68,500 compared to $40,250 in Girard (+70.2%). While Alhambra is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alhambra spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Girard.