Beaverville, IL vs Oakland, IL

Oakland is moderately more affordable than Beaverville, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Beaverville scores 62 compared to 57 for Oakland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaverville 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 $509/month in Oakland — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oakland has cheaper rent, Beaverville actually has lower median home values ($95,900 vs $97,200).

Median household income in Beaverville is $51,250 compared to $49,571 in Oakland (+3.4%). Beaverville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaverville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Oakland.