Paxton, IL vs Streator, IL

Streator is moderately more affordable than Paxton, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Paxton scores 69 compared to 64 for Streator, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paxton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Paxton is $922/month compared to $779/month in Streator — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Streator is more affordable at $88,000 median vs $116,700.

Median household income in Paxton is $60,470 compared to $54,953 in Streator (+10%). While Paxton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Paxton spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Streator.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 49.4°F). Paxton receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Streator.