Dakota, IL vs Lewistown, IL

Dakota, IL and Lewistown, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Dakota scores 63 while Lewistown scores 61 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 Dakota is $644/month compared to $683/month in Lewistown — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dakota has cheaper rent, Lewistown actually has lower median home values ($84,600 vs $115,700).

Median household income in Dakota is $57,063 compared to $49,022 in Lewistown (+16.4%). While Dakota is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dakota spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Lewistown.