Lewistown, IL vs New Boston, IL

New Boston is moderately more affordable than Lewistown, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Lewistown scores 61 compared to 54 for New Boston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lewistown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewistown is $683/month compared to $483/month in New Boston — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Boston has cheaper rent, Lewistown actually has lower median home values ($84,600 vs $100,700).

Median household income in Lewistown is $49,022 compared to $61,563 in New Boston (-20.4%). New Boston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewistown spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in New Boston.

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