Allendale, IL vs Granville, IL

Allendale is moderately more affordable than Granville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Allendale scores 60 compared to 67 for Granville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Granville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allendale is $642/month compared to $732/month in Granville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allendale is more affordable at $83,500 median vs $134,300.

Median household income in Allendale is $70,500 compared to $70,893 in Granville (-0.6%). Granville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Allendale spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 12.4% in Granville.