Bonnie, IL vs Gridley, IL

Gridley is moderately more affordable than Bonnie, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Bonnie scores 70 compared to 66 for Gridley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bonnie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bonnie is $977/month compared to $763/month in Gridley — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gridley has cheaper rent, Bonnie actually has lower median home values ($83,500 vs $134,600).

Median household income in Bonnie is $61,250 compared to $69,688 in Gridley (-12.1%). Gridley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonnie spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Gridley.