Farmington, IL vs Taylor Springs, IL

Farmington, IL and Taylor Springs, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.8% difference in their overall index. Farmington scores 66 while Taylor Springs scores 63 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 Farmington is $877/month compared to $781/month in Taylor Springs — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taylor Springs is more affordable at $67,100 median vs $99,300.

Median household income in Farmington is $64,313 compared to $45,323 in Taylor Springs (+41.9%). While Farmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Taylor Springs.

Climate-wise, Taylor Springs is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.7°F in Farmington. Taylor Springs receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Farmington.