Newman, IL vs Troy Grove, IL

Newman is moderately more affordable than Troy Grove, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Newman scores 66 compared to 73 for Troy Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Troy Grove 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 $792/month in Troy Grove — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newman is more affordable at $106,700 median vs $186,300.

Median household income in Newman is $73,526 compared to $81,838 in Troy Grove (-10.2%). While Troy Grove 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, more than the 11.6% in Troy Grove.

Climate-wise, Newman is notably warmer with an average of 52.5°F compared to 47.8°F in Troy Grove. Troy Grove receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 37" in Newman.