Freeman Spur, IL vs Roberts, IL

Freeman Spur is moderately more affordable than Roberts, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Freeman Spur scores 57 compared to 61 for Roberts, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roberts can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeman Spur is $594/month compared to $786/month in Roberts — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Freeman Spur has cheaper rent, Roberts actually has lower median home values ($64,600 vs $66,900).

Median household income in Freeman Spur is $35,000 compared to $63,438 in Roberts (-44.8%). While Roberts is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeman Spur spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Roberts.

Climate-wise, Freeman Spur is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.3°F in Roberts. Freeman Spur receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 40.4" in Roberts.