Byron, IL vs Stillman Valley, IL

Byron, IL and Stillman Valley, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Byron scores 77 while Stillman Valley scores 79 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 Byron is $941/month compared to $1,125/month in Stillman Valley — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Byron has cheaper rent, Stillman Valley actually has lower median home values ($168,000 vs $182,600).

Median household income in Byron is $78,235 compared to $87,311 in Stillman Valley (-10.4%). While Stillman Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Byron spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Stillman Valley.