Franklin Grove, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

South Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than Franklin Grove, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Franklin Grove scores 71 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Franklin Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Franklin Grove is $850/month compared to $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Franklin Grove actually has lower median home values ($136,800 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Franklin Grove is $60,833 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (+13.8%). While Franklin Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Franklin Grove spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in South Jacksonville.

Climate-wise, South Jacksonville is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 47.8°F in Franklin Grove. South Jacksonville receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.4" in Franklin Grove.