New Baden, IL vs North Utica, IL

New Baden is moderately more affordable than North Utica, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. New Baden scores 80 compared to 89 for North Utica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Utica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Baden is $1,110/month compared to $1,239/month in North Utica — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Baden is more affordable at $160,600 median vs $212,000.

Median household income in New Baden is $77,542 compared to $99,722 in North Utica (-22.2%). While North Utica is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Baden spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in North Utica.

Climate-wise, New Baden is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 47.8°F in North Utica. New Baden receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.4" in North Utica.