Bismarck, IL vs Grayville, IL

Grayville is moderately more affordable than Bismarck, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Bismarck scores 67 compared to 61 for Grayville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bismarck can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bismarck is $817/month compared to $700/month in Grayville — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grayville is more affordable at $76,000 median vs $110,300.

Median household income in Bismarck is $76,875 compared to $47,308 in Grayville (+62.5%). While Bismarck is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bismarck spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Grayville.