Kampsville, IL vs Newman, IL

Kampsville is moderately more affordable than Newman, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Kampsville scores 57 compared to 66 for Newman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newman 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 $768/month in Newman — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kampsville is more affordable at $82,900 median vs $106,700.

Median household income in Kampsville is $60,625 compared to $73,526 in Newman (-17.5%). While Newman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kampsville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 12.5% in Newman.

Climate-wise, Kampsville is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 52.5°F in Newman. Kampsville receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 37" in Newman.