Sigel, IL vs St. Elmo, IL

St. Elmo is moderately more affordable than Sigel, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Sigel scores 67 compared to 63 for St. Elmo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sigel can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sigel is $663/month compared to $759/month in St. Elmo — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sigel has cheaper rent, St. Elmo actually has lower median home values ($80,300 vs $161,500).

Median household income in Sigel is $84,861 compared to $47,115 in St. Elmo (+80.1%). While Sigel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sigel spend roughly 9.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in St. Elmo.

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