Baldwin, IL vs Nelson, IL

Nelson is moderately more affordable than Baldwin, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Baldwin scores 66 compared to 58 for Nelson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baldwin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baldwin is $838/month compared to $600/month in Nelson — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nelson is more affordable at $71,300 median vs $85,000.

Median household income in Baldwin is $50,000 compared to $45,938 in Nelson (+8.8%). The higher salaries in Baldwin partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Baldwin spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Nelson.