Cambridge, IL vs Farmersville, IL

Farmersville is moderately more affordable than Cambridge, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 73 compared to 66 for Farmersville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $1,039/month compared to $773/month in Farmersville — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmersville is more affordable at $113,500 median vs $120,400.

Median household income in Cambridge is $72,292 compared to $59,297 in Farmersville (+21.9%). While Cambridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Farmersville.