Johnston City, IL vs Newark, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Johnston City is 23.6% cheaper than Newark. With a cost index of 66 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Johnston City to Newark should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Johnston City is $830/month compared to $1,018/month in Newark — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Johnston City is more affordable at $84,500 median vs $234,800.

Median household income in Johnston City is $46,629 compared to $129,688 in Newark (-64%). While Newark is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Johnston City spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in Newark.

Climate-wise, Johnston City is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 49.4°F in Newark. Johnston City receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 33.8" in Newark.