Girard, IL vs Tampico, IL

Girard, IL and Tampico, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.3% difference in their overall index. Girard scores 65 while Tampico 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 $893/month in Tampico — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Girard has cheaper rent, Tampico actually has lower median home values ($87,700 vs $96,300).

Median household income in Girard is $40,250 compared to $58,281 in Tampico (-30.9%). While Tampico 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 18.4% in Tampico.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 51.2°F). Tampico receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 38" in Girard.