Arthur, IL vs Beardstown, IL

Beardstown is moderately more affordable than Arthur, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Arthur scores 71 compared to 64 for Beardstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arthur can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arthur is $841/month compared to $769/month in Beardstown — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beardstown is more affordable at $80,800 median vs $146,200.

Median household income in Arthur is $52,115 compared to $58,765 in Beardstown (-11.3%). Beardstown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Arthur spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Beardstown.