Lewistown, IL vs Thayer, IL

Lewistown is moderately more affordable than Thayer, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Lewistown scores 61 compared to 67 for Thayer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thayer 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 $919/month in Thayer — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewistown is more affordable at $84,600 median vs $87,300.

Median household income in Lewistown is $49,022 compared to $63,125 in Thayer (-22.3%). While Thayer 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, less than the 17.5% in Thayer.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 54°F). Thayer receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.6" in Lewistown.