Blue Mound, IL vs Sauget, IL

Sauget is moderately more affordable than Blue Mound, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Blue Mound scores 65 compared to 58 for Sauget, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blue Mound 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 $676/month in Sauget — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sauget is more affordable at $53,300 median vs $98,700.

Median household income in Blue Mound is $63,472 compared to $60,469 in Sauget (+5%). Blue Mound does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Blue Mound spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Sauget.