Louisville, IL vs Oregon, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Louisville is 15.1% cheaper than Oregon. With a cost index of 60 vs 70, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Louisville to Oregon should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Louisville is $629/month compared to $835/month in Oregon — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Louisville is more affordable at $86,300 median vs $140,100.

Median household income in Louisville is $44,318 compared to $69,632 in Oregon (-36.4%). While Oregon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Louisville spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Oregon.

Climate-wise, Louisville is notably warmer with an average of 55.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Oregon. Louisville receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 37.2" in Oregon.