Milledgeville, IL vs New Baden, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Milledgeville is 25.1% cheaper than New Baden. With a cost index of 60 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Milledgeville to New Baden should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Milledgeville is $629/month compared to $1,110/month in New Baden — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milledgeville is more affordable at $89,200 median vs $160,600.

Median household income in Milledgeville is $59,688 compared to $77,542 in New Baden (-23%). The higher salaries in New Baden partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Milledgeville spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in New Baden.

Climate-wise, New Baden is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Milledgeville. New Baden receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.2" in Milledgeville.