Ogden, IL vs Tremont, IL

Ogden, IL and Tremont, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Ogden scores 78 while Tremont scores 75 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ogden is $1,114/month compared to $900/month in Tremont — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tremont has cheaper rent, Ogden actually has lower median home values ($148,700 vs $200,600).

Median household income in Ogden is $84,688 compared to $77,420 in Tremont (+9.4%). While Ogden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ogden spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Tremont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 52.7°F). Ogden receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Tremont.