Bonnie, IL vs St. Elmo, IL

St. Elmo is moderately more affordable than Bonnie, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Bonnie scores 70 compared to 63 for St. Elmo, 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 $759/month in St. Elmo — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Elmo is more affordable at $80,300 median vs $83,500.

Median household income in Bonnie is $61,250 compared to $47,115 in St. Elmo (+30%). While Bonnie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonnie spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in St. Elmo.