Irwin, IL vs Mineral, IL

Mineral is moderately more affordable than Irwin, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Irwin scores 78 compared to 68 for Mineral, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Irwin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Irwin is $1,125/month compared to $1,025/month in Mineral — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mineral is more affordable at $73,900 median vs $144,600.

Median household income in Irwin is $87,083 compared to $51,250 in Mineral (+69.9%). While Irwin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Irwin spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Mineral.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 51.2°F). Irwin receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 38.3" in Mineral.