Kilbourne, IL vs Newman, IL

Kilbourne is moderately more affordable than Newman, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Kilbourne scores 60 compared to 66 for Newman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kilbourne is $695/month compared to $768/month in Newman — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kilbourne is more affordable at $69,200 median vs $106,700.

Median household income in Kilbourne is $40,625 compared to $73,526 in Newman (-44.7%). While Newman 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 12.5% in Newman.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 52.5°F). Kilbourne receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37" in Newman.