Emington, IL vs Steward, IL

Emington is moderately more affordable than Steward, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Emington scores 80 compared to 85 for Steward, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Steward can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Emington are $75,800 compared to $151,000 in Steward, a 50% gap.

Median household income in Emington is $90,313 compared to $108,333 in Steward (-16.6%). While Steward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, Emington is notably warmer with an average of 52.3°F compared to 47.8°F in Steward. Emington receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 37.4" in Steward.