Kewanee, IL vs Paxton, IL

Kewanee is moderately more affordable than Paxton, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Kewanee scores 60 compared to 69 for Paxton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paxton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kewanee is $775/month compared to $922/month in Paxton — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kewanee is more affordable at $70,000 median vs $116,700.

Median household income in Kewanee is $49,668 compared to $60,470 in Paxton (-17.9%). While Paxton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kewanee spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Paxton.

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