New Baden, IL vs Sauk Village, IL

New Baden is moderately more affordable than Sauk Village, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. New Baden scores 80 compared to 90 for Sauk Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sauk Village 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 $1,504/month in Sauk Village — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Baden has cheaper rent, Sauk Village actually has lower median home values ($101,900 vs $160,600).

Median household income in New Baden is $77,542 compared to $56,946 in Sauk Village (+36.2%). New Baden offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of New Baden spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 31.7% in Sauk Village. The New Baden ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, New Baden is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.1°F in Sauk Village. New Baden receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Sauk Village.