Danville, IL vs Highland, IL

Danville is moderately more affordable than Highland, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Danville scores 64 compared to 72 for Highland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Danville is $809/month compared to $776/month in Highland — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Highland has cheaper rent, Danville actually has lower median home values ($76,800 vs $185,800).

Median household income in Danville is $44,239 compared to $77,886 in Highland (-43.2%). While Highland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Danville spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Highland.