Livingston, IL vs Montrose, IL

Montrose is moderately more affordable than Livingston, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Livingston scores 61 compared to 56 for Montrose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livingston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $641/month compared to $393/month in Montrose — a 63% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montrose has cheaper rent, Livingston actually has lower median home values ($101,800 vs $125,000).

Median household income in Livingston is $57,750 compared to $54,821 in Montrose (+5.3%). The higher salaries in Livingston partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 8.6% in Montrose.

Climate-wise, Livingston is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 53.4°F in Montrose. Livingston receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 36" in Montrose.