Bunker Hill, IL vs Rochester, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bunker Hill is 21.5% cheaper than Rochester. With a cost index of 72 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bunker Hill to Rochester should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bunker Hill is $925/month compared to $1,333/month in Rochester — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bunker Hill is more affordable at $133,700 median vs $241,900.

Median household income in Bunker Hill is $72,893 compared to $112,689 in Rochester (-35.3%). While Rochester 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 14.2% in Rochester.