Ludlow, IL vs Nelson, IL

Nelson is moderately more affordable than Ludlow, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Ludlow scores 61 compared to 58 for Nelson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ludlow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ludlow is $775/month compared to $600/month in Nelson — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nelson is more affordable at $71,300 median vs $74,500.

Median household income in Ludlow is $46,250 compared to $45,938 in Nelson (+0.7%). Ludlow does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ludlow spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Nelson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 49.4°F). Ludlow receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 37.2" in Nelson.