Humboldt, IL vs St. Anne, IL

Humboldt, IL and St. Anne, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Humboldt scores 66 while St. Anne scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Humboldt is $879/month compared to $882/month in St. Anne — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Humboldt is more affordable at $75,000 median vs $129,500.

Median household income in Humboldt is $58,375 compared to $71,574 in St. Anne (-18.4%). While St. Anne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Humboldt spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in St. Anne.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 51.8°F). Humboldt receives more rainfall at 36" per year compared to 33.4" in St. Anne.