Franklin, IL vs St. Jacob, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Franklin is 20.4% cheaper than St. Jacob. With a cost index of 69 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Franklin to St. Jacob should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Franklin is $915/month compared to $1,260/month in St. Jacob — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Franklin is more affordable at $103,300 median vs $192,400.

Median household income in Franklin is $66,250 compared to $107,188 in St. Jacob (-38.2%). While St. Jacob 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 spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in St. Jacob.

Climate-wise, St. Jacob is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54°F in Franklin. St. Jacob receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38" in Franklin.