Ava, IL vs Bement, IL

Ava, IL and Bement, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Ava scores 61 while Bement scores 63 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 Ava is $658/month compared to $772/month in Bement — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ava is more affordable at $86,700 median vs $101,200.

Median household income in Ava is $57,250 compared to $79,583 in Bement (-28.1%). While Bement is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ava spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Bement.