Donovan, IL vs Farmersville, IL

Farmersville is moderately more affordable than Donovan, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Donovan scores 73 compared to 66 for Farmersville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Donovan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Donovan is $1,056/month compared to $773/month in Farmersville — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmersville has cheaper rent, Donovan actually has lower median home values ($87,700 vs $113,500).

Median household income in Donovan is $49,038 compared to $59,297 in Farmersville (-17.3%). Farmersville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Donovan spend roughly 25.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Farmersville.