St. Elmo, IL vs Thompsonville, IL

St. Elmo, IL and Thompsonville, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. St. Elmo scores 63 while Thompsonville scores 62 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 St. Elmo is $759/month compared to $708/month in Thompsonville — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thompsonville has cheaper rent, St. Elmo actually has lower median home values ($80,300 vs $85,700).

Median household income in St. Elmo is $47,115 compared to $46,023 in Thompsonville (+2.4%). While St. Elmo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Elmo spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Thompsonville.

Climate-wise, Thompsonville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 53.4°F in St. Elmo. Thompsonville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 36" in St. Elmo.