Red Bud, IL vs Taylorville, IL

Taylorville is moderately more affordable than Red Bud, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Red Bud scores 72 compared to 65 for Taylorville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Red Bud can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Red Bud is $810/month compared to $738/month in Taylorville — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taylorville is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $170,300.

Median household income in Red Bud is $68,051 compared to $52,720 in Taylorville (+29.1%). While Red Bud is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Red Bud spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Taylorville.

Climate-wise, Red Bud is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54°F in Taylorville. Red Bud receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38" in Taylorville.