Bonnie, IL vs Palestine, IL

Palestine is moderately more affordable than Bonnie, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Bonnie scores 70 compared to 63 for Palestine, 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 $755/month in Palestine — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Palestine is more affordable at $75,800 median vs $83,500.

Median household income in Bonnie is $61,250 compared to $60,000 in Palestine (+2.1%). Bonnie 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 Bonnie spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Palestine.