Beckemeyer, IL vs Newton, IL

Newton is moderately more affordable than Beckemeyer, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Beckemeyer scores 71 compared to 64 for Newton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beckemeyer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beckemeyer is $942/month compared to $745/month in Newton — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newton is more affordable at $98,900 median vs $112,500.

Median household income in Beckemeyer is $64,231 compared to $58,564 in Newton (+9.7%). The higher salaries in Beckemeyer partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Beckemeyer spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Newton.