Edgewood, IL vs Washburn, IL

Edgewood is moderately more affordable than Washburn, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Edgewood scores 59 compared to 66 for Washburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgewood is $625/month compared to $900/month in Washburn — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgewood is more affordable at $72,500 median vs $90,700.

Median household income in Edgewood is $42,188 compared to $79,306 in Washburn (-46.8%). While Washburn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgewood spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Washburn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 52.7°F). Washburn receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36" in Edgewood.