Bement, IL vs Tuscola, IL

Bement is moderately more affordable than Tuscola, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Bement scores 63 compared to 71 for Tuscola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tuscola 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 $837/month in Tuscola — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bement is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $148,100.

Median household income in Bement is $79,583 compared to $77,034 in Tuscola (+3.3%). 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 13% in Tuscola.