Rushville, IL vs Silvis, IL

Rushville is moderately more affordable than Silvis, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Rushville scores 66 compared to 74 for Silvis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silvis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rushville is $831/month compared to $975/month in Silvis — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rushville is more affordable at $91,000 median vs $161,300.

Median household income in Rushville is $57,589 compared to $67,569 in Silvis (-14.8%). While Silvis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rushville spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Silvis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53°F vs 51.2°F). Silvis receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Rushville.