Jeffersonville, IL vs Livingston, IL

Jeffersonville, IL and Livingston, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.6% difference in their overall index. Jeffersonville scores 61 while Livingston scores 61 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 Jeffersonville is $733/month compared to $641/month in Livingston — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Livingston has cheaper rent, Jeffersonville actually has lower median home values ($59,000 vs $101,800).

Median household income in Jeffersonville is $38,750 compared to $57,750 in Livingston (-32.9%). While Livingston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jeffersonville spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Livingston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.7°F vs 57.7°F). Livingston receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 41.7" in Jeffersonville.