Kewanee, IL vs Shelbyville, IL

Kewanee is moderately more affordable than Shelbyville, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Kewanee scores 60 compared to 65 for Shelbyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shelbyville 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 $724/month in Shelbyville — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shelbyville has cheaper rent, Kewanee actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $111,200).

Median household income in Kewanee is $49,668 compared to $54,400 in Shelbyville (-8.7%). While Shelbyville 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 16% in Shelbyville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 53.4°F). Kewanee receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36" in Shelbyville.