Elizabeth, IL vs Fillmore, IL

Fillmore is moderately more affordable than Elizabeth, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Elizabeth scores 66 compared to 58 for Fillmore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elizabeth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elizabeth is $741/month compared to $613/month in Fillmore — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fillmore is more affordable at $64,700 median vs $115,500.

Median household income in Elizabeth is $47,500 compared to $47,375 in Fillmore (+0.3%). Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Fillmore.

Climate-wise, Fillmore is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 47.2°F in Elizabeth. Fillmore receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38.2" in Elizabeth.