Brownstown, IL vs Steeleville, IL

Brownstown is moderately more affordable than Steeleville, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Brownstown scores 65 compared to 70 for Steeleville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Steeleville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brownstown is $817/month compared to $775/month in Steeleville — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Steeleville has cheaper rent, Brownstown actually has lower median home values ($75,000 vs $155,100).

Median household income in Brownstown is $59,688 compared to $60,982 in Steeleville (-2.1%). Steeleville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Brownstown spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Steeleville.