Broughton, IL vs Industry, IL

Broughton is moderately more affordable than Industry, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Broughton scores 56 compared to 64 for Industry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Industry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Broughton is $625/month compared to $776/month in Industry — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Broughton is more affordable at $38,800 median vs $82,000.

Median household income in Broughton is $52,500 compared to $54,306 in Industry (-3.3%). Industry does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Broughton spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Industry.