Fillmore, IL vs Kirkwood, IL

Fillmore is moderately more affordable than Kirkwood, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Fillmore scores 58 compared to 67 for Kirkwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kirkwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fillmore is $613/month compared to $850/month in Kirkwood — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fillmore is more affordable at $64,700 median vs $89,500.

Median household income in Fillmore is $47,375 compared to $70,385 in Kirkwood (-32.7%). While Kirkwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fillmore spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Kirkwood.

Climate-wise, Fillmore is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 51.9°F in Kirkwood. Fillmore receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.9" in Kirkwood.