Livingston, IL vs Steward, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Livingston is 28.1% cheaper than Steward. With a cost index of 61 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Livingston to Steward should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $641/month compared to $1,281/month in Steward — a 50% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livingston is more affordable at $101,800 median vs $151,000.

Median household income in Livingston is $57,750 compared to $108,333 in Steward (-46.7%). While Steward 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 14.2% in Steward.

Climate-wise, Livingston is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 47.8°F in Steward. Livingston receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.4" in Steward.