Pleasant Plains, IL vs Tremont, IL

Pleasant Plains, IL and Tremont, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Pleasant Plains scores 76 while Tremont scores 75 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pleasant Plains is $1,038/month compared to $900/month in Tremont — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tremont has cheaper rent, Pleasant Plains actually has lower median home values ($152,000 vs $200,600).

Median household income in Pleasant Plains is $78,542 compared to $77,420 in Tremont (+1.4%). While Pleasant Plains is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pleasant Plains spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Tremont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 52.7°F). Pleasant Plains receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.6" in Tremont.