Auburn, IL vs Rantoul, IL

Auburn, IL and Rantoul, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Auburn scores 71 while Rantoul scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $911/month compared to $899/month in Rantoul — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rantoul is more affordable at $109,200 median vs $145,400.

Median household income in Auburn is $79,475 compared to $49,821 in Rantoul (+59.5%). While Auburn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Rantoul.