Kewanee, IL vs Pittsfield, IL

Kewanee is moderately more affordable than Pittsfield, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Kewanee scores 60 compared to 64 for Pittsfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pittsfield 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 $703/month in Pittsfield — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pittsfield has cheaper rent, Kewanee actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $113,300).

Median household income in Kewanee is $49,668 compared to $52,432 in Pittsfield (-5.3%). The higher salaries in Pittsfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kewanee spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Pittsfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 53°F). Kewanee receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Pittsfield.