Seaton, IL vs Stonington, IL

Seaton, IL and Stonington, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Seaton scores 71 while Stonington scores 68 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 Seaton is $1,063/month compared to $869/month in Stonington — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stonington has cheaper rent, Seaton actually has lower median home values ($91,000 vs $101,000).

Median household income in Seaton is $69,375 compared to $58,438 in Stonington (+18.7%). While Seaton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Seaton spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Stonington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53.1°F). Seaton receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 36.4" in Stonington.