Buckner, IL vs Ridge Farm, IL

Ridge Farm is moderately more affordable than Buckner, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Buckner scores 69 compared to 61 for Ridge Farm, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buckner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buckner is $1,025/month compared to $695/month in Ridge Farm — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ridge Farm has cheaper rent, Buckner actually has lower median home values ($53,600 vs $73,000).

Median household income in Buckner is $47,222 compared to $50,833 in Ridge Farm (-7.1%). Ridge Farm offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Buckner spend roughly 26% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Ridge Farm.