Bushnell, IL vs South Pekin, IL

Bushnell is moderately more affordable than South Pekin, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Bushnell scores 58 compared to 62 for South Pekin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Pekin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bushnell is $619/month compared to $741/month in South Pekin — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bushnell is more affordable at $69,100 median vs $106,000.

Median household income in Bushnell is $55,368 compared to $64,750 in South Pekin (-14.5%). While South Pekin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bushnell spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.7% in South Pekin.