Newman, IL vs Norris, IL

Norris is moderately more affordable than Newman, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Newman scores 66 compared to 62 for Norris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newman is $768/month compared to $839/month in Norris — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newman has cheaper rent, Norris actually has lower median home values ($69,400 vs $106,700).

Median household income in Newman is $73,526 compared to $61,667 in Norris (+19.2%). While Newman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newman spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Norris.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.5°F vs 52.7°F). Norris receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37" in Newman.