Kewanee, IL vs Sullivan, IL

Kewanee is moderately more affordable than Sullivan, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Kewanee scores 60 compared to 65 for Sullivan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sullivan 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 $790/month in Sullivan — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kewanee is more affordable at $70,000 median vs $95,600.

Median household income in Kewanee is $49,668 compared to $62,845 in Sullivan (-21%). While Sullivan 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 15.1% in Sullivan.

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 Sullivan.