Kilbourne, IL vs Wamac, IL

Kilbourne, IL and Wamac, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Kilbourne scores 60 while Wamac scores 59 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 $805/month in Wamac — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kilbourne has cheaper rent, Wamac actually has lower median home values ($21,900 vs $69,200).

Median household income in Kilbourne is $40,625 compared to $40,000 in Wamac (+1.6%). While Kilbourne 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, less than the 24.2% in Wamac.

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