Mount Auburn, IL vs Toulon, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Toulon is 17% cheaper than Mount Auburn. With a cost index of 61 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Toulon to Mount Auburn should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Auburn is $1,138/month compared to $738/month in Toulon — a 54% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Toulon has cheaper rent, Mount Auburn actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $96,100).

Median household income in Mount Auburn is $55,714 compared to $51,316 in Toulon (+8.6%). The higher salaries in Mount Auburn partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Auburn spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Toulon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 52.7°F). Toulon receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.4" in Mount Auburn.