Cambria, IL vs Oglesby, IL

Oglesby is moderately more affordable than Cambria, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Cambria scores 75 compared to 69 for Oglesby, 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 $810/month in Oglesby — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oglesby is more affordable at $130,900 median vs $140,100.

Median household income in Cambria is $51,042 compared to $71,618 in Oglesby (-28.7%). Oglesby 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 13.6% in Oglesby.