Arlington, IL vs Cullom, IL

Cullom is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 73 compared to 67 for Cullom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,018/month compared to $940/month in Cullom — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cullom is more affordable at $88,100 median vs $103,400.

Median household income in Arlington is $63,750 compared to $61,912 in Cullom (+3%). Arlington does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Cullom.