Forreston, IL vs Havana, IL

Havana is moderately more affordable than Forreston, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Forreston scores 67 compared to 63 for Havana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forreston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forreston is $783/month compared to $716/month in Havana — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Havana is more affordable at $95,200 median vs $116,500.

Median household income in Forreston is $68,042 compared to $55,428 in Havana (+22.8%). While Forreston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Forreston spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Havana.

Climate-wise, Havana is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Forreston. Havana receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.2" in Forreston.