Shumway, IL vs Thayer, IL

Thayer is moderately more affordable than Shumway, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Shumway scores 71 compared to 67 for Thayer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shumway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shumway is $950/month compared to $919/month in Thayer — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thayer is more affordable at $87,300 median vs $103,400.

Median household income in Shumway is $76,250 compared to $63,125 in Thayer (+20.8%). While Shumway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shumway spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Thayer.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.4°F vs 54°F). Thayer receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 36" in Shumway.