Kilbourne, IL vs Pearl City, IL

Kilbourne is moderately more affordable than Pearl City, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Kilbourne scores 60 compared to 66 for Pearl City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pearl City 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 $747/month in Pearl City — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kilbourne is more affordable at $69,200 median vs $121,300.

Median household income in Kilbourne is $40,625 compared to $63,500 in Pearl City (-36%). While Pearl City 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 14.1% in Pearl City.

Climate-wise, Kilbourne is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 49.4°F in Pearl City. Kilbourne receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.2" in Pearl City.