Casey, IL vs Junction City, IL

Casey is moderately more affordable than Junction City, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Casey scores 63 compared to 68 for Junction City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Junction City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Casey is $744/month compared to $959/month in Junction City — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Casey has cheaper rent, Junction City actually has lower median home values ($71,300 vs $86,000).

Median household income in Casey is $48,631 compared to $53,333 in Junction City (-8.8%). While Junction City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Casey spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Junction City.