Livingston, IL vs Vergennes, IL

Livingston is moderately more affordable than Vergennes, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Livingston scores 61 compared to 70 for Vergennes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vergennes 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 $950/month in Vergennes — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Livingston has cheaper rent, Vergennes actually has lower median home values ($92,000 vs $101,800).

Median household income in Livingston is $57,750 compared to $48,594 in Vergennes (+18.8%). Livingston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Vergennes.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 56.4°F). Vergennes receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 43.4" in Livingston.