Pittsfield, IL vs Rantoul, IL

Pittsfield is moderately more affordable than Rantoul, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Pittsfield scores 64 compared to 68 for Rantoul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rantoul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pittsfield is $703/month compared to $899/month in Rantoul — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pittsfield has cheaper rent, Rantoul actually has lower median home values ($109,200 vs $113,300).

Median household income in Pittsfield is $52,432 compared to $49,821 in Rantoul (+5.2%). Pittsfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Pittsfield spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Rantoul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 52.3°F). Rantoul receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Pittsfield.