Blandinsville, IL vs Elwood, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Blandinsville is 28.8% cheaper than Elwood. With a cost index of 60 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Blandinsville to Elwood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Blandinsville is $691/month compared to $986/month in Elwood — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blandinsville is more affordable at $65,400 median vs $224,900.

Median household income in Blandinsville is $52,500 compared to $73,640 in Elwood (-28.7%). The higher salaries in Elwood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blandinsville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Elwood.