Blue Mound, IL vs Davis Junction, IL

Blue Mound is moderately more affordable than Davis Junction, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Blue Mound scores 65 compared to 70 for Davis Junction, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Davis Junction 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 $735/month in Davis Junction — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Davis Junction has cheaper rent, Blue Mound actually has lower median home values ($98,700 vs $198,200).

Median household income in Blue Mound is $63,472 compared to $103,615 in Davis Junction (-38.7%). While Davis Junction is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blue Mound spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 8.5% in Davis Junction.