Bement, IL vs Tamaroa, IL

Bement is moderately more affordable than Tamaroa, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Bement scores 63 compared to 71 for Tamaroa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tamaroa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bement is $772/month compared to $1,031/month in Tamaroa — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bement has cheaper rent, Tamaroa actually has lower median home values ($76,600 vs $101,200).

Median household income in Bement is $79,583 compared to $48,194 in Tamaroa (+65.1%). Bement offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bement spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Tamaroa.