Elliott, IL vs Livingston, IL

Livingston is moderately more affordable than Elliott, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Elliott scores 70 compared to 61 for Livingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elliott can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elliott is $1,045/month compared to $641/month in Livingston — a 63% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Livingston has cheaper rent, Elliott actually has lower median home values ($81,800 vs $101,800).

Median household income in Elliott is $48,750 compared to $57,750 in Livingston (-15.6%). Livingston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Elliott spend roughly 25.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Livingston.

Climate-wise, Livingston is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.3°F in Elliott. Livingston receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 40.4" in Elliott.