Dunfermline, IL vs Mendon, IL

Mendon is moderately more affordable than Dunfermline, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Dunfermline scores 70 compared to 63 for Mendon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunfermline can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunfermline is $883/month compared to $661/month in Mendon — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mendon is more affordable at $108,500 median vs $114,700.

Median household income in Dunfermline is $69,000 compared to $62,778 in Mendon (+9.9%). The higher salaries in Dunfermline partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunfermline spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Mendon.