Kingston Mines, IL vs St. Francisville, IL

Kingston Mines is moderately more affordable than St. Francisville, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Kingston Mines scores 61 compared to 67 for St. Francisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Francisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingston Mines is $775/month compared to $943/month in St. Francisville — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingston Mines has cheaper rent, St. Francisville actually has lower median home values ($58,400 vs $82,300).

Median household income in Kingston Mines is $50,000 compared to $64,583 in St. Francisville (-22.6%). While St. Francisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingston Mines spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in St. Francisville.

Climate-wise, St. Francisville is notably warmer with an average of 55.7°F compared to 52.7°F in Kingston Mines. St. Francisville receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 37.6" in Kingston Mines.