Allendale, IL vs Barry, IL

Barry is moderately more affordable than Allendale, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Allendale scores 60 compared to 56 for Barry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Allendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allendale is $642/month compared to $498/month in Barry — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Barry has cheaper rent, Allendale actually has lower median home values ($83,500 vs $88,600).

Median household income in Allendale is $70,500 compared to $66,017 in Barry (+6.8%). The higher salaries in Allendale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Allendale spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, more than the 9.1% in Barry.