Campus, IL vs Edgington, IL

Campus, IL and Edgington, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Campus scores 73 while Edgington scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Campus is $975/month compared to $773/month in Edgington — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edgington has cheaper rent, Campus actually has lower median home values ($125,000 vs $187,500).

Median household income in Campus is $100,000 compared to $97,594 in Edgington (+2.5%). The higher salaries in Campus partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Campus spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, more than the 9.5% in Edgington.