Downs, IL vs Sherman, IL

Downs is moderately more affordable than Sherman, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Downs scores 90 compared to 103 for Sherman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Downs is $1,250/month compared to $1,565/month in Sherman — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Downs is more affordable at $237,700 median vs $291,300.

Median household income in Downs is $106,809 compared to $147,025 in Sherman (-27.4%). While Sherman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Downs spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Sherman.