Cambridge, IL vs McLean, IL

Cambridge is moderately more affordable than McLean, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 73 compared to 80 for McLean, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McLean 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 $1,225/month in McLean — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cambridge is more affordable at $120,400 median vs $124,700.

Median household income in Cambridge is $72,292 compared to $84,766 in McLean (-14.7%). While McLean 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 17.3% in McLean.