Beardstown, IL vs Hudson, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Beardstown is 25.3% cheaper than Hudson. With a cost index of 64 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Beardstown to Hudson should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beardstown is $769/month compared to $1,146/month in Hudson — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beardstown is more affordable at $80,800 median vs $221,100.

Median household income in Beardstown is $58,765 compared to $114,125 in Hudson (-48.5%). While Hudson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beardstown spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Hudson.