Bement, IL vs Flora, IL

Bement, IL and Flora, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Bement scores 63 while Flora 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 Bement is $772/month compared to $728/month in Flora — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Flora is more affordable at $78,400 median vs $101,200.

Median household income in Bement is $79,583 compared to $50,588 in Flora (+57.3%). While Bement is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bement spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Flora.