New Baden, IL vs Peru, IL

Peru is moderately more affordable than New Baden, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. New Baden scores 80 compared to 73 for Peru, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Baden 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 $879/month in Peru — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Peru is more affordable at $155,600 median vs $160,600.

Median household income in New Baden is $77,542 compared to $68,147 in Peru (+13.8%). While New Baden 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 15.5% in Peru.

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