Hometown, IL vs Streator, IL

Streator is moderately more affordable than Hometown, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Hometown scores 73 compared to 64 for Streator, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hometown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hometown is $812/month compared to $779/month in Streator — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Streator is more affordable at $88,000 median vs $152,000.

Median household income in Hometown is $59,265 compared to $54,953 in Streator (+7.8%). The higher salaries in Hometown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hometown spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Streator.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 49.4°F). Hometown receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Streator.