Good Hope, IL vs St. Johns, IL

Good Hope, IL and St. Johns, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Good Hope scores 65 while St. Johns scores 63 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 Good Hope is $788/month compared to $760/month in St. Johns — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Johns is more affordable at $80,000 median vs $95,900.

Median household income in Good Hope is $69,063 compared to $39,286 in St. Johns (+75.8%). While Good Hope is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Good Hope spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in St. Johns.

Climate-wise, St. Johns is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 51.9°F in Good Hope. St. Johns receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.9" in Good Hope.