Fithian, IL vs St. Jacob, IL

Fithian is moderately more affordable than St. Jacob, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Fithian scores 74 compared to 87 for St. Jacob, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Jacob can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fithian is $1,031/month compared to $1,260/month in St. Jacob — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fithian is more affordable at $114,000 median vs $192,400.

Median household income in Fithian is $77,292 compared to $107,188 in St. Jacob (-27.9%). While St. Jacob is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fithian spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Jacob.

Climate-wise, St. Jacob is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.3°F in Fithian. St. Jacob receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 40.4" in Fithian.