Claremont, IL vs Prairie du Rocher, IL

Claremont, IL and Prairie du Rocher, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2% difference in their overall index. Claremont scores 61 while Prairie du Rocher scores 62 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 Claremont is $765/month compared to $713/month in Prairie du Rocher — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Prairie du Rocher has cheaper rent, Claremont actually has lower median home values ($46,500 vs $85,400).

Median household income in Claremont is $38,250 compared to $60,313 in Prairie du Rocher (-36.6%). While Prairie du Rocher is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Claremont spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Prairie du Rocher.