Beardstown, IL vs Jacksonville, IL

Beardstown, IL and Jacksonville, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Beardstown scores 64 while Jacksonville scores 65 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 Beardstown is $769/month compared to $703/month in Jacksonville — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Beardstown actually has lower median home values ($80,800 vs $128,300).

Median household income in Beardstown is $58,765 compared to $62,615 in Jacksonville (-6.1%). While Jacksonville 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 13.5% in Jacksonville.