Brookport, IL vs New Minden, IL

Brookport is moderately more affordable than New Minden, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Brookport scores 60 compared to 66 for New Minden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Minden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookport is $838/month compared to $775/month in New Minden — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Minden has cheaper rent, Brookport actually has lower median home values ($60,300 vs $107,100).

Median household income in Brookport is $40,781 compared to $83,750 in New Minden (-51.3%). While New Minden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookport spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in New Minden.