Kirkwood, IL vs Tremont, IL

Kirkwood is moderately more affordable than Tremont, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Kirkwood scores 67 compared to 75 for Tremont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tremont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kirkwood is $850/month compared to $900/month in Tremont — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kirkwood is more affordable at $89,500 median vs $200,600.

Median household income in Kirkwood is $70,385 compared to $77,420 in Tremont (-9.1%). The higher salaries in Tremont partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kirkwood spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Tremont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 52.7°F). Kirkwood receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 37.6" in Tremont.