Blue Mound, IL vs Lisbon, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Blue Mound is 20.5% cheaper than Lisbon. With a cost index of 65 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Blue Mound to Lisbon should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Blue Mound is $871/month compared to $983/month in Lisbon — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blue Mound is more affordable at $98,700 median vs $193,100.

Median household income in Blue Mound is $63,472 compared to $86,250 in Lisbon (-26.4%). While Lisbon 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 13.7% in Lisbon.