Kempton, IL vs Yates City, IL

Yates City is moderately more affordable than Kempton, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Kempton scores 65 compared to 60 for Yates City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kempton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kempton is $938/month compared to $625/month in Yates City — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yates City has cheaper rent, Kempton actually has lower median home values ($56,700 vs $94,600).

Median household income in Kempton is $71,786 compared to $61,500 in Yates City (+16.7%). While Kempton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kempton spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Yates City.