Beaverville, IL vs South Pekin, IL

Beaverville, IL and South Pekin, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Beaverville scores 62 while South Pekin scores 62 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 Beaverville is $675/month compared to $741/month in South Pekin — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaverville is more affordable at $95,900 median vs $106,000.

Median household income in Beaverville is $51,250 compared to $64,750 in South Pekin (-20.8%). While South Pekin 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 13.7% in South Pekin.