Davis Junction, IL vs Princeton, IL

Princeton is moderately more affordable than Davis Junction, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Davis Junction scores 70 compared to 67 for Princeton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Davis Junction can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Davis Junction is $735/month compared to $739/month in Princeton — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Davis Junction has cheaper rent, Princeton actually has lower median home values ($131,300 vs $198,200).

Median household income in Davis Junction is $103,615 compared to $57,682 in Princeton (+79.6%). While Davis Junction is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Davis Junction spend roughly 8.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Princeton.