Rushville, IL vs South Beloit, IL

Rushville is moderately more affordable than South Beloit, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Rushville scores 66 compared to 73 for South Beloit, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Beloit 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 $925/month in South Beloit — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rushville is more affordable at $91,000 median vs $160,800.

Median household income in Rushville is $57,589 compared to $81,836 in South Beloit (-29.6%). While South Beloit 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, more than the 13.6% in South Beloit.

Climate-wise, Rushville is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 49.4°F in South Beloit. South Beloit receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 36.4" in Rushville.