New Boston, IL vs Plainville, IL

New Boston is moderately more affordable than Plainville, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. New Boston scores 54 compared to 62 for Plainville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plainville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Boston is $483/month compared to $688/month in Plainville — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Boston has cheaper rent, Plainville actually has lower median home values ($96,900 vs $100,700).

Median household income in New Boston is $61,563 compared to $71,250 in Plainville (-13.6%). While Plainville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Boston spend roughly 9.4% of their income on rent, less than the 11.6% in Plainville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53°F). New Boston receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 36.4" in Plainville.