Humboldt, IL vs Warrensburg, IL

Humboldt, IL and Warrensburg, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0% difference in their overall index. Humboldt scores 66 while Warrensburg scores 66 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 $809/month in Warrensburg — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Warrensburg has cheaper rent, Humboldt actually has lower median home values ($75,000 vs $141,100).

Median household income in Humboldt is $58,375 compared to $88,897 in Warrensburg (-34.3%). While Warrensburg 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 10.9% in Warrensburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 53.1°F). Warrensburg receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 36" in Humboldt.