Louisville, IL vs Scales Mound, IL

Louisville is moderately more affordable than Scales Mound, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Louisville scores 60 compared to 70 for Scales Mound, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scales Mound can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Louisville is $629/month compared to $774/month in Scales Mound — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Louisville is more affordable at $86,300 median vs $158,000.

Median household income in Louisville is $44,318 compared to $66,765 in Scales Mound (-33.6%). While Scales Mound 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 13.9% in Scales Mound.

Climate-wise, Louisville is notably warmer with an average of 55.7°F compared to 47.2°F in Scales Mound. Louisville receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 38.2" in Scales Mound.