Bluford, IL vs De Soto, IL

Bluford, IL and De Soto, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.3% difference in their overall index. Bluford scores 66 while De Soto scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bluford is $810/month compared to $749/month in De Soto — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: De Soto is more affordable at $88,800 median vs $92,200.

Median household income in Bluford is $58,500 compared to $52,131 in De Soto (+12.2%). While Bluford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bluford spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in De Soto.