Farmington, IL vs Green Valley, IL

Green Valley is moderately more affordable than Farmington, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 66 compared to 63 for Green Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $877/month compared to $725/month in Green Valley — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Green Valley has cheaper rent, Farmington actually has lower median home values ($99,300 vs $116,700).

Median household income in Farmington is $64,313 compared to $62,986 in Green Valley (+2.1%). Farmington does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Green Valley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 52.7°F). Green Valley receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.6" in Farmington.