Bulpitt, IL vs New Boston, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Boston is 21.6% cheaper than Bulpitt. With a cost index of 54 vs 66, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Boston to Bulpitt should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bulpitt is $843/month compared to $483/month in New Boston — a 75% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Boston has cheaper rent, Bulpitt actually has lower median home values ($80,600 vs $100,700).

Median household income in Bulpitt is $72,500 compared to $61,563 in New Boston (+17.8%). The higher salaries in Bulpitt partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bulpitt spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in New Boston.