Cambridge, IL vs Mound City, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mound City is 19.1% cheaper than Cambridge. With a cost index of 61 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mound City to Cambridge should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $1,039/month compared to $783/month in Mound City — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mound City is more affordable at $43,900 median vs $120,400.

Median household income in Cambridge is $72,292 compared to $39,808 in Mound City (+81.6%). 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 23.6% in Mound City.