Chrisman, IL vs Mount Auburn, IL

Chrisman is moderately more affordable than Mount Auburn, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Chrisman scores 63 compared to 72 for Mount Auburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Auburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chrisman is $751/month compared to $1,138/month in Mount Auburn — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chrisman is more affordable at $82,200 median vs $85,000.

Median household income in Chrisman is $58,250 compared to $55,714 in Mount Auburn (+4.6%). Chrisman offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chrisman spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Mount Auburn.