Gifford, IL vs Villa Grove, IL

Gifford, IL and Villa Grove, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Gifford scores 68 while Villa Grove scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gifford is $742/month compared to $901/month in Villa Grove — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gifford has cheaper rent, Villa Grove actually has lower median home values ($99,600 vs $170,500).

Median household income in Gifford is $76,875 compared to $69,900 in Villa Grove (+10%). While Gifford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gifford spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Villa Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 52.5°F). Gifford receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 37" in Villa Grove.