Downs, IL vs Freeburg, IL

Freeburg is moderately more affordable than Downs, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Downs scores 90 compared to 85 for Freeburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Downs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Downs is $1,250/month compared to $1,064/month in Freeburg — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Freeburg is more affordable at $231,900 median vs $237,700.

Median household income in Downs is $106,809 compared to $84,464 in Freeburg (+26.5%). While Downs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Downs spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Freeburg.