Fairview Heights, IL vs Spring Valley, IL

Spring Valley is moderately more affordable than Fairview Heights, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Fairview Heights scores 83 compared to 75 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairview Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview Heights is $1,177/month compared to $1,022/month in Spring Valley — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spring Valley is more affordable at $125,000 median vs $166,800.

Median household income in Fairview Heights is $77,960 compared to $63,964 in Spring Valley (+21.9%). While Fairview Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview Heights spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Spring Valley.

Climate-wise, Fairview Heights is notably warmer with an average of 56.5°F compared to 47.8°F in Spring Valley. Fairview Heights receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 37.4" in Spring Valley.