Beardstown, IL vs Vienna, IL

Vienna is moderately more affordable than Beardstown, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Beardstown scores 64 compared to 59 for Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beardstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beardstown is $769/month compared to $616/month in Vienna — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vienna is more affordable at $77,400 median vs $80,800.

Median household income in Beardstown is $58,765 compared to $39,471 in Vienna (+48.9%). While Beardstown 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, less than the 18.7% in Vienna.