Camp Point, IL vs New Baden, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Camp Point is 20.2% cheaper than New Baden. With a cost index of 64 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Camp Point to New Baden should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Camp Point is $696/month compared to $1,110/month in New Baden — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Camp Point is more affordable at $111,700 median vs $160,600.

Median household income in Camp Point is $58,438 compared to $77,542 in New Baden (-24.6%). While New Baden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camp Point spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in New Baden.