Cambridge, IL vs Shabbona, IL

Cambridge is moderately more affordable than Shabbona, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 73 compared to 78 for Shabbona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shabbona 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 $885/month in Shabbona — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shabbona has cheaper rent, Cambridge actually has lower median home values ($120,400 vs $180,400).

Median household income in Cambridge is $72,292 compared to $75,375 in Shabbona (-4.1%). The higher salaries in Shabbona partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Shabbona.