Stronghurst, IL vs Sublette, IL

Sublette is moderately more affordable than Stronghurst, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Stronghurst scores 70 compared to 64 for Sublette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stronghurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stronghurst is $929/month compared to $635/month in Sublette — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sublette has cheaper rent, Stronghurst actually has lower median home values ($104,400 vs $132,800).

Median household income in Stronghurst is $80,556 compared to $53,875 in Sublette (+49.5%). While Stronghurst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stronghurst spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Sublette.

Climate-wise, Stronghurst is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 47.8°F in Sublette. Stronghurst receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 37.4" in Sublette.