Cherry Valley, IL vs Edinburg, IL

Edinburg is moderately more affordable than Cherry Valley, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Cherry Valley scores 76 compared to 68 for Edinburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cherry Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cherry Valley is $871/month compared to $829/month in Edinburg — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edinburg is more affordable at $111,300 median vs $222,400.

Median household income in Cherry Valley is $74,766 compared to $95,292 in Edinburg (-21.5%). Edinburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cherry Valley spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Edinburg.