Le Roy, IL vs Steger, IL

Le Roy is moderately more affordable than Steger, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Le Roy scores 70 compared to 78 for Steger, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Steger can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Le Roy is $806/month compared to $1,035/month in Steger — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Le Roy has cheaper rent, Steger actually has lower median home values ($134,100 vs $165,600).

Median household income in Le Roy is $87,500 compared to $59,691 in Steger (+46.6%). Le Roy offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Le Roy spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Steger.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.1°F vs 52.1°F). Le Roy receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 34.4" in Steger.