Knoxville, IL vs St. Anne, IL

Knoxville is moderately more affordable than St. Anne, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Knoxville scores 66 compared to 70 for St. Anne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Anne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Knoxville is $675/month compared to $882/month in St. Anne — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Knoxville has cheaper rent, St. Anne actually has lower median home values ($129,500 vs $139,900).

Median household income in Knoxville is $80,385 compared to $71,574 in St. Anne (+12.3%). Knoxville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Knoxville spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in St. Anne.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 51.8°F). Knoxville receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 33.4" in St. Anne.