Energy, IL vs Johnston City, IL

Johnston City is moderately more affordable than Energy, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Energy scores 70 compared to 66 for Johnston City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Energy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Energy is $835/month compared to $830/month in Johnston City — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Johnston City is more affordable at $84,500 median vs $138,500.

Median household income in Energy is $70,417 compared to $46,629 in Johnston City (+51%). While Energy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Energy spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Johnston City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.4°F vs 56.4°F). Johnston City receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 44" in Energy.