Livingston, IL vs Troy Grove, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Livingston is 16.3% cheaper than Troy Grove. With a cost index of 61 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Livingston to Troy Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $641/month compared to $792/month in Troy Grove — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livingston is more affordable at $101,800 median vs $186,300.

Median household income in Livingston is $57,750 compared to $81,838 in Troy Grove (-29.4%). While Troy Grove 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, more than the 11.6% in Troy Grove.

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