Grandview, IL vs Le Roy, IL

Grandview, IL and Le Roy, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.7% difference in their overall index. Grandview scores 68 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 Grandview is $987/month compared to $806/month in Le Roy — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Le Roy has cheaper rent, Grandview actually has lower median home values ($72,900 vs $165,600).

Median household income in Grandview is $48,906 compared to $87,500 in Le Roy (-44.1%). 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 Grandview spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Le Roy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 51.1°F). Le Roy receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 38" in Grandview.