Bement, IL vs Deer Creek, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bement is 16.8% cheaper than Deer Creek. With a cost index of 63 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bement to Deer Creek should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bement is $772/month compared to $1,108/month in Deer Creek — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bement is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $141,400.

Median household income in Bement is $79,583 compared to $87,813 in Deer Creek (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Deer Creek partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bement spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Deer Creek.