Livingston, IL vs Norris, IL

Livingston, IL and Norris, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.9% difference in their overall index. Livingston scores 61 while Norris scores 62 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 Livingston is $641/month compared to $839/month in Norris — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Livingston has cheaper rent, Norris actually has lower median home values ($69,400 vs $101,800).

Median household income in Livingston is $57,750 compared to $61,667 in Norris (-6.4%). While Norris is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Norris.

Climate-wise, Livingston is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.7°F in Norris. Livingston receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Norris.