Buda, IL vs Grayville, IL

Grayville is moderately more affordable than Buda, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Buda scores 66 compared to 61 for Grayville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buda can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buda is $894/month compared to $700/month in Grayville — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grayville has cheaper rent, Buda actually has lower median home values ($69,800 vs $76,000).

Median household income in Buda is $49,922 compared to $47,308 in Grayville (+5.5%). The higher salaries in Buda partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Buda spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Grayville.