Freeport, IL vs South Beloit, IL

Freeport is moderately more affordable than South Beloit, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Freeport scores 64 compared to 73 for South Beloit, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Beloit can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeport is $760/month compared to $925/month in South Beloit — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Freeport is more affordable at $86,100 median vs $160,800.

Median household income in Freeport is $48,181 compared to $81,836 in South Beloit (-41.1%). While South Beloit is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeport spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in South Beloit.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 49.4°F). South Beloit receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 37.2" in Freeport.