Goreville, IL vs Stonefort, IL

Stonefort is moderately more affordable than Goreville, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Goreville scores 69 compared to 62 for Stonefort, 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 $723/month in Stonefort — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stonefort is more affordable at $83,300 median vs $120,700.

Median household income in Goreville is $70,375 compared to $53,365 in Stonefort (+31.9%). 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, less than the 16.3% in Stonefort.

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