Farmersville, IL vs Harvel, IL

Harvel is moderately more affordable than Farmersville, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Farmersville scores 66 compared to 60 for Harvel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmersville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmersville is $773/month compared to $730/month in Harvel — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harvel is more affordable at $50,800 median vs $113,500.

Median household income in Farmersville is $59,297 compared to $63,500 in Harvel (-6.6%). Harvel offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmersville spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Harvel.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 54°F). Harvel receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 38" in Farmersville.