Garrett, IL vs Troy Grove, IL

Garrett is moderately more affordable than Troy Grove, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Garrett scores 63 compared to 73 for Troy Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Troy Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garrett is $770/month compared to $792/month in Troy Grove — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garrett is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $186,300.

Median household income in Garrett is $68,214 compared to $81,838 in Troy Grove (-16.6%). While Troy 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 Garrett spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Troy Grove.

Climate-wise, Garrett is notably warmer with an average of 51.1°F compared to 47.8°F in Troy Grove. Garrett receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 37.4" in Troy Grove.