Ashmore, IL vs Sumner, IL

Sumner is moderately more affordable than Ashmore, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Ashmore scores 64 compared to 60 for Sumner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashmore 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 $707/month in Sumner — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sumner is more affordable at $61,200 median vs $87,100.

Median household income in Ashmore is $57,361 compared to $51,458 in Sumner (+11.5%). While Ashmore 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 16.5% in Sumner.