Assumption, IL vs Emden, IL

Assumption is moderately more affordable than Emden, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Assumption scores 59 compared to 66 for Emden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Emden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Assumption is $646/month compared to $850/month in Emden — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Assumption is more affordable at $72,100 median vs $111,300.

Median household income in Assumption is $55,764 compared to $68,875 in Emden (-19%). While Emden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Assumption spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in Emden.