Bunker Hill, IL vs Red Bud, IL

Bunker Hill, IL and Red Bud, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.7% difference in their overall index. Bunker Hill scores 72 while Red Bud scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bunker Hill is $925/month compared to $810/month in Red Bud — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Red Bud has cheaper rent, Bunker Hill actually has lower median home values ($133,700 vs $170,300).

Median household income in Bunker Hill is $72,893 compared to $68,051 in Red Bud (+7.1%). While Bunker Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bunker Hill spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Red Bud.