Bunker Hill, IL vs Scales Mound, IL

Bunker Hill, IL and Scales Mound, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Bunker Hill scores 72 while Scales Mound scores 70 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 $774/month in Scales Mound — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scales Mound has cheaper rent, Bunker Hill actually has lower median home values ($133,700 vs $158,000).

Median household income in Bunker Hill is $72,893 compared to $66,765 in Scales Mound (+9.2%). 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 13.9% in Scales Mound.