Pinckneyville, IL vs Sterling, IL

Pinckneyville is moderately more affordable than Sterling, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Pinckneyville scores 57 compared to 66 for Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sterling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pinckneyville is $440/month compared to $780/month in Sterling — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pinckneyville has cheaper rent, Sterling actually has lower median home values ($107,800 vs $117,100).

Median household income in Pinckneyville is $55,000 compared to $52,647 in Sterling (+4.5%). Pinckneyville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Pinckneyville spend roughly 9.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Sterling.

Climate-wise, Pinckneyville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 49.4°F in Sterling. Pinckneyville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.2" in Sterling.