Irvington, IL vs Lewistown, IL

Lewistown is moderately more affordable than Irvington, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Irvington scores 65 compared to 61 for Lewistown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Irvington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Irvington is $800/month compared to $683/month in Lewistown — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewistown is more affordable at $84,600 median vs $87,100.

Median household income in Irvington is $67,917 compared to $49,022 in Lewistown (+38.5%). While Irvington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Irvington spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Lewistown.

Climate-wise, Irvington is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.7°F in Lewistown. Irvington receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Lewistown.