Gays, IL vs Irwin, IL

Gays is moderately more affordable than Irwin, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Gays scores 67 compared to 78 for Irwin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Irwin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gays is $850/month compared to $1,125/month in Irwin — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gays is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $144,600.

Median household income in Gays is $54,464 compared to $87,083 in Irwin (-37.5%). While Irwin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gays spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Irwin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 52.3°F). Irwin receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 36" in Gays.