Buckley, IL vs Toulon, IL

Toulon is moderately more affordable than Buckley, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Buckley scores 65 compared to 61 for Toulon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buckley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buckley is $838/month compared to $738/month in Toulon — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Toulon has cheaper rent, Buckley actually has lower median home values ($91,700 vs $96,100).

Median household income in Buckley is $52,212 compared to $51,316 in Toulon (+1.7%). Buckley 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 Buckley spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Toulon.