Steeleville, IL vs Tampico, IL

Tampico is moderately more affordable than Steeleville, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Steeleville scores 70 compared to 65 for Tampico, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Steeleville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Steeleville is $775/month compared to $893/month in Tampico — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Steeleville has cheaper rent, Tampico actually has lower median home values ($87,700 vs $155,100).

Median household income in Steeleville is $60,982 compared to $58,281 in Tampico (+4.6%). The higher salaries in Steeleville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Steeleville spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Tampico.

Climate-wise, Steeleville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 51.2°F in Tampico. Steeleville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 38.3" in Tampico.