Goreville, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

South Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than Goreville, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Goreville scores 69 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goreville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goreville is $848/month compared to $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Goreville actually has lower median home values ($120,700 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Goreville is $70,375 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (+31.7%). While Goreville 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 14.2% in South Jacksonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.4°F vs 54°F). Goreville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 38" in South Jacksonville.