Brighton, IL vs Flanagan, IL

Flanagan is moderately more affordable than Brighton, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Brighton scores 72 compared to 68 for Flanagan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brighton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brighton is $955/month compared to $839/month in Flanagan — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Flanagan is more affordable at $103,900 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Brighton is $74,327 compared to $75,104 in Flanagan (-1%). Flanagan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brighton spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Flanagan.