Cabery, IL vs Thayer, IL

Cabery, IL and Thayer, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.2% difference in their overall index. Cabery scores 67 while Thayer scores 67 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 Cabery is $888/month compared to $919/month in Thayer — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cabery has cheaper rent, Thayer actually has lower median home values ($87,300 vs $96,700).

Median household income in Cabery is $54,375 compared to $63,125 in Thayer (-13.9%). While Thayer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cabery spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Thayer.