Liberty, IL vs Stillman Valley, IL

Liberty is moderately more affordable than Stillman Valley, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Liberty scores 75 compared to 79 for Stillman Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stillman Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Liberty is $1,036/month compared to $1,125/month in Stillman Valley — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Liberty is more affordable at $124,000 median vs $168,000.

Median household income in Liberty is $85,417 compared to $87,311 in Stillman Valley (-2.2%). Stillman Valley does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Liberty spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Stillman Valley.

Climate-wise, Liberty is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 49.4°F in Stillman Valley. Stillman Valley receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 36.4" in Liberty.