Blue Mound, IL vs Buckner, IL

Blue Mound is moderately more affordable than Buckner, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Blue Mound scores 65 compared to 69 for Buckner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buckner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blue Mound is $871/month compared to $1,025/month in Buckner — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blue Mound has cheaper rent, Buckner actually has lower median home values ($53,600 vs $98,700).

Median household income in Blue Mound is $63,472 compared to $47,222 in Buckner (+34.4%). Blue Mound offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Blue Mound spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26% in Buckner.