Goreville, IL vs Le Roy, IL

Goreville, IL and Le Roy, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Goreville scores 69 while Le Roy scores 70 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 Goreville is $848/month compared to $806/month in Le Roy — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Le Roy has cheaper rent, Goreville actually has lower median home values ($120,700 vs $165,600).

Median household income in Goreville is $70,375 compared to $87,500 in Le Roy (-19.6%). While Le Roy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goreville spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Le Roy.

Climate-wise, Goreville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 51.1°F in Le Roy. Goreville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 39.6" in Le Roy.