Mount Sterling, IL vs Peoria Heights, IL

Mount Sterling is moderately more affordable than Peoria Heights, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Mount Sterling scores 65 compared to 69 for Peoria Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peoria Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Sterling is $712/month compared to $921/month in Peoria Heights — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Sterling has cheaper rent, Peoria Heights actually has lower median home values ($118,000 vs $118,100).

Median household income in Mount Sterling is $63,922 compared to $62,083 in Peoria Heights (+3%). Mount Sterling offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Sterling spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Peoria Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 52.7°F). Peoria Heights receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.4" in Mount Sterling.