Ashmore, IL vs Cambridge, IL

Ashmore is moderately more affordable than Cambridge, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Ashmore scores 64 compared to 73 for Cambridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashmore is $773/month compared to $1,039/month in Cambridge — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashmore is more affordable at $87,100 median vs $120,400.

Median household income in Ashmore is $57,361 compared to $72,292 in Cambridge (-20.7%). While Cambridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashmore spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Cambridge.