Lewistown, IL vs St. Libory, IL
Lewistown is moderately more affordable than St. Libory, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Lewistown scores 61 compared to 71 for St. Libory, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Libory 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 $788/month in St. Libory — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewistown is more affordable at $84,600 median vs $168,800.
Median household income in Lewistown is $49,022 compared to $113,000 in St. Libory (-56.6%). While St. Libory is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewistown spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 8.4% in St. Libory.
Climate-wise, St. Libory is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.7°F in Lewistown. St. Libory receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Lewistown.
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