Lewistown, IL vs West City, IL

Lewistown is moderately more affordable than West City, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Lewistown scores 61 compared to 65 for West City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West City 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 $867/month in West City — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lewistown has cheaper rent, West City actually has lower median home values ($60,000 vs $84,600).

Median household income in Lewistown is $49,022 compared to $48,672 in West City (+0.7%). Lewistown 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, less than the 21.4% in West City.

Climate-wise, West City is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.7°F in Lewistown. West City receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.6" in Lewistown.