Buckley, IL vs St. Elmo, IL

Buckley, IL and St. Elmo, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.3% difference in their overall index. Buckley scores 65 while St. Elmo scores 63 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Buckley is $838/month compared to $759/month in St. Elmo — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Elmo is more affordable at $80,300 median vs $91,700.

Median household income in Buckley is $52,212 compared to $47,115 in St. Elmo (+10.8%). While Buckley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buckley spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in St. Elmo.