Beaverville, IL vs Colfax, IL

Beaverville is moderately more affordable than Colfax, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Beaverville scores 62 compared to 68 for Colfax, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colfax can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaverville is $675/month compared to $850/month in Colfax — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaverville is more affordable at $95,900 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Beaverville is $51,250 compared to $71,528 in Colfax (-28.3%). While Colfax is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaverville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Colfax.