Galva, IL vs Greenville, IL

Galva is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Galva scores 61 compared to 65 for Greenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Galva is $777/month compared to $724/month in Greenville — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenville has cheaper rent, Galva actually has lower median home values ($77,800 vs $119,800).

Median household income in Galva is $55,446 compared to $52,727 in Greenville (+5.2%). Galva offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Galva spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Greenville.

Climate-wise, Greenville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 51.2°F in Galva. Greenville receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38.3" in Galva.