Fayetteville, IL vs Old Shawneetown, IL

Old Shawneetown is moderately more affordable than Fayetteville, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Fayetteville scores 80 compared to 75 for Old Shawneetown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fayetteville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Fayetteville are $85,300 compared to $14,600 in Old Shawneetown, a 484% gap.

Median household income in Fayetteville is $56,458 compared to $30,694 in Old Shawneetown (+83.9%). While Fayetteville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 57.2°F). Old Shawneetown receives more rainfall at 47.9" per year compared to 43.4" in Fayetteville.