Lewistown, IL vs Watson, IL

Lewistown, IL and Watson, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Lewistown scores 61 while Watson scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewistown is $683/month compared to $750/month in Watson — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewistown is more affordable at $84,600 median vs $93,900.

Median household income in Lewistown is $49,022 compared to $68,625 in Watson (-28.6%). While Watson 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 13.1% in Watson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 53.4°F). Lewistown receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36" in Watson.