Cambridge, IL vs Junction City, IL

Junction City is moderately more affordable than Cambridge, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 73 compared to 68 for Junction City, 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 $959/month in Junction City — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Junction City is more affordable at $71,300 median vs $120,400.

Median household income in Cambridge is $72,292 compared to $53,333 in Junction City (+35.5%). 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, less than the 21.6% in Junction City.