Breese, IL vs Effingham, IL

Effingham is moderately more affordable than Breese, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Breese scores 73 compared to 68 for Effingham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Breese can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Breese is $771/month compared to $696/month in Effingham — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Effingham is more affordable at $166,700 median vs $204,600.

Median household income in Breese is $72,900 compared to $65,718 in Effingham (+10.9%). While Breese is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Breese spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.7% in Effingham.