Fairbury, IL vs Stillman Valley, IL

Fairbury is moderately more affordable than Stillman Valley, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Fairbury scores 68 compared to 79 for Stillman Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stillman Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairbury is $750/month compared to $1,125/month in Stillman Valley — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairbury is more affordable at $155,900 median vs $168,000.

Median household income in Fairbury is $65,215 compared to $87,311 in Stillman Valley (-25.3%). While Stillman Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairbury spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Stillman Valley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 49.4°F). Fairbury receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 37.2" in Stillman Valley.