Fairmount, IL vs Lewistown, IL

Fairmount, IL and Lewistown, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.1% difference in their overall index. Fairmount scores 64 while Lewistown scores 61 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairmount is $735/month compared to $683/month in Lewistown — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewistown is more affordable at $84,600 median vs $95,900.

Median household income in Fairmount is $63,393 compared to $49,022 in Lewistown (+29.3%). While Fairmount is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairmount spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Lewistown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 52.7°F). Lewistown receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37" in Fairmount.