Loves Park, IL vs Silvis, IL

Loves Park, IL and Silvis, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Loves Park scores 77 while Silvis scores 74 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Loves Park is $1,102/month compared to $975/month in Silvis — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Silvis has cheaper rent, Loves Park actually has lower median home values ($144,900 vs $161,300).

Median household income in Loves Park is $58,633 compared to $67,569 in Silvis (-13.2%). Silvis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Loves Park spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Silvis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 51.2°F). Silvis receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.2" in Loves Park.