Hoyleton, IL vs St. Elmo, IL

St. Elmo is moderately more affordable than Hoyleton, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Hoyleton scores 68 compared to 63 for St. Elmo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hoyleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hoyleton is $850/month compared to $759/month in St. Elmo — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Elmo is more affordable at $80,300 median vs $103,500.

Median household income in Hoyleton is $71,875 compared to $47,115 in St. Elmo (+52.6%). While Hoyleton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hoyleton spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in St. Elmo.

Climate-wise, Hoyleton is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 53.4°F in St. Elmo. Hoyleton receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 36" in St. Elmo.