Bluford, IL vs Roodhouse, IL

Roodhouse is moderately more affordable than Bluford, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Bluford scores 66 compared to 61 for Roodhouse, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bluford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bluford is $810/month compared to $703/month in Roodhouse — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roodhouse is more affordable at $70,300 median vs $92,200.

Median household income in Bluford is $58,500 compared to $51,667 in Roodhouse (+13.2%). 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, more than the 16.3% in Roodhouse.