New Boston, IL vs Prophetstown, IL

New Boston is moderately more affordable than Prophetstown, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. New Boston scores 54 compared to 62 for Prophetstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Prophetstown 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 $704/month in Prophetstown — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Boston is more affordable at $100,700 median vs $116,300.

Median household income in New Boston is $61,563 compared to $66,797 in Prophetstown (-7.8%). The higher salaries in Prophetstown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of New Boston spend roughly 9.4% of their income on rent, less than the 12.6% in Prophetstown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.2°F). Prophetstown receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.9" in New Boston.