Cedarville, IL vs Farmington, IL

Cedarville is moderately more affordable than Farmington, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Cedarville scores 59 compared to 66 for Farmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedarville is $544/month compared to $877/month in Farmington — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cedarville has cheaper rent, Farmington actually has lower median home values ($99,300 vs $110,600).

Median household income in Cedarville is $59,712 compared to $64,313 in Farmington (-7.2%). The higher salaries in Farmington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedarville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Farmington.