Maeystown, IL vs Steward, IL

Maeystown is moderately more affordable than Steward, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Maeystown scores 75 compared to 85 for Steward, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Steward can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maeystown is $900/month compared to $1,281/month in Steward — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maeystown has cheaper rent, Steward actually has lower median home values ($151,000 vs $170,800).

Median household income in Maeystown is $78,750 compared to $108,333 in Steward (-27.3%). While Steward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maeystown spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Steward.

Climate-wise, Maeystown is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 47.8°F in Steward. Maeystown receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 37.4" in Steward.