Flanagan, IL vs Jewett, IL

Jewett is moderately more affordable than Flanagan, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Flanagan scores 68 compared to 62 for Jewett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flanagan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flanagan is $839/month compared to $791/month in Jewett — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jewett is more affordable at $57,600 median vs $103,900.

Median household income in Flanagan is $75,104 compared to $49,167 in Jewett (+52.8%). While Flanagan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Flanagan spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Jewett.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 53.4°F). Flanagan receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36" in Jewett.