Aviston, IL vs Stewardson, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stewardson is 16.5% cheaper than Aviston. With a cost index of 68 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stewardson to Aviston should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aviston is $942/month compared to $857/month in Stewardson — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stewardson is more affordable at $106,800 median vs $217,000.

Median household income in Aviston is $111,354 compared to $58,571 in Stewardson (+90.1%). While Aviston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aviston spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Stewardson.