Amboy, IL vs Stewardson, IL

Amboy, IL and Stewardson, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.1% difference in their overall index. Amboy scores 71 while Stewardson scores 68 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 Amboy is $880/month compared to $857/month in Stewardson — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stewardson is more affordable at $106,800 median vs $132,600.

Median household income in Amboy is $76,667 compared to $58,571 in Stewardson (+30.9%). While Amboy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amboy spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Stewardson.