Brimfield, IL vs Roanoke, IL

Brimfield is moderately more affordable than Roanoke, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Brimfield scores 69 compared to 74 for Roanoke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roanoke can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brimfield is $847/month compared to $1,024/month in Roanoke — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brimfield has cheaper rent, Roanoke actually has lower median home values ($139,800 vs $144,800).

Median household income in Brimfield is $61,417 compared to $74,141 in Roanoke (-17.2%). While Roanoke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brimfield spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Roanoke.