Bunker Hill, IL vs St. Joseph, IL

Bunker Hill is moderately more affordable than St. Joseph, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Bunker Hill scores 72 compared to 82 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Joseph can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bunker Hill is $925/month compared to $969/month in St. Joseph — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bunker Hill is more affordable at $133,700 median vs $257,400.

Median household income in Bunker Hill is $72,893 compared to $114,594 in St. Joseph (-36.4%). While St. Joseph 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 10.1% in St. Joseph.