Kilbourne, IL vs Livingston, IL

Kilbourne, IL and Livingston, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Kilbourne scores 60 while Livingston scores 61 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kilbourne is $695/month compared to $641/month in Livingston — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Livingston has cheaper rent, Kilbourne actually has lower median home values ($69,200 vs $101,800).

Median household income in Kilbourne is $40,625 compared to $57,750 in Livingston (-29.7%). While Livingston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kilbourne spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Livingston.

Climate-wise, Livingston is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54°F in Kilbourne. Livingston receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38" in Kilbourne.