Girard, IL vs Irvington, IL

Girard, IL and Irvington, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0% difference in their overall index. Girard scores 65 while Irvington scores 65 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 Girard is $775/month compared to $800/month in Irvington — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Girard has cheaper rent, Irvington actually has lower median home values ($87,100 vs $96,300).

Median household income in Girard is $40,250 compared to $67,917 in Irvington (-40.7%). While Irvington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Girard spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Irvington.

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