Livingston, IL vs Tremont, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Livingston is 18.4% cheaper than Tremont. With a cost index of 61 vs 75, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Livingston to Tremont should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $641/month compared to $900/month in Tremont — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livingston is more affordable at $101,800 median vs $200,600.

Median household income in Livingston is $57,750 compared to $77,420 in Tremont (-25.4%). While Tremont 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 13.9% in Tremont.

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