Kampsville, IL vs Livingston, IL

Kampsville is moderately more affordable than Livingston, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Kampsville scores 57 compared to 61 for Livingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livingston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kampsville is $550/month compared to $641/month in Livingston — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kampsville is more affordable at $82,900 median vs $101,800.

Median household income in Kampsville is $60,625 compared to $57,750 in Livingston (+5%). Kampsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kampsville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 13.3% in Livingston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.1°F vs 57.7°F). Livingston receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 39.4" in Kampsville.