Campus, IL vs Crescent City, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Crescent City is 21% cheaper than Campus. With a cost index of 61 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Crescent City to Campus should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Campus is $975/month compared to $593/month in Crescent City — a 64% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crescent City is more affordable at $110,600 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Campus is $100,000 compared to $57,917 in Crescent City (+72.7%). While Campus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Campus spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.3% in Crescent City.