Buckley, IL vs Walnut, IL

Walnut is moderately more affordable than Buckley, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Buckley scores 65 compared to 59 for Walnut, 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 $591/month in Walnut — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walnut has cheaper rent, Buckley actually has lower median home values ($91,700 vs $94,700).

Median household income in Buckley is $52,212 compared to $62,019 in Walnut (-15.8%). Walnut offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Buckley spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Walnut.