Bement, IL vs St. Rose, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bement is 19.7% cheaper than St. Rose. With a cost index of 63 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bement to St. Rose should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bement is $772/month compared to $958/month in St. Rose — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bement is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $203,900.

Median household income in Bement is $79,583 compared to $114,688 in St. Rose (-30.6%). While St. Rose 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, more than the 10% in St. Rose.