Cambria, IL vs Fairbury, IL

Fairbury is moderately more affordable than Cambria, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Cambria scores 75 compared to 68 for Fairbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambria is $973/month compared to $750/month in Fairbury — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairbury has cheaper rent, Cambria actually has lower median home values ($140,100 vs $155,900).

Median household income in Cambria is $51,042 compared to $65,215 in Fairbury (-21.7%). Fairbury offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambria spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Fairbury.