Freeburg, IL vs Granville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Granville is 26.5% cheaper than Freeburg. With a cost index of 67 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Granville to Freeburg should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeburg is $1,064/month compared to $732/month in Granville — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Granville is more affordable at $134,300 median vs $231,900.

Median household income in Freeburg is $84,464 compared to $70,893 in Granville (+19.1%). The higher salaries in Freeburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeburg spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Granville.

Climate-wise, Freeburg is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 47.8°F in Granville. Freeburg receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.4" in Granville.