Brighton, IL vs Jerseyville, IL

Jerseyville is moderately more affordable than Brighton, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Brighton scores 72 compared to 68 for Jerseyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brighton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brighton is $955/month compared to $826/month in Jerseyville — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jerseyville has cheaper rent, Brighton actually has lower median home values ($123,000 vs $124,200).

Median household income in Brighton is $74,327 compared to $71,623 in Jerseyville (+3.8%). The higher salaries in Brighton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brighton spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Jerseyville.