Burnham, IL vs Limestone, IL

Burnham is moderately more affordable than Limestone, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Burnham scores 84 compared to 98 for Limestone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Limestone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burnham is $1,183/month compared to $1,577/month in Limestone — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burnham is more affordable at $146,400 median vs $212,600.

Median household income in Burnham is $55,708 compared to $95,625 in Limestone (-41.7%). While Limestone is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burnham spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Limestone.