Hamilton, IL vs Paris, IL

Paris is moderately more affordable than Hamilton, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Hamilton scores 69 compared to 62 for Paris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamilton is $888/month compared to $755/month in Paris — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Paris is more affordable at $71,200 median vs $105,600.

Median household income in Hamilton is $53,487 compared to $51,798 in Paris (+3.3%). Hamilton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamilton spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Paris.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53.5°F). Paris receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 37.9" in Hamilton.