Granville, IL vs Hillsdale, IL

Hillsdale is moderately more affordable than Granville, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Granville scores 67 compared to 63 for Hillsdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Granville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Granville is $732/month compared to $781/month in Hillsdale — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Granville has cheaper rent, Hillsdale actually has lower median home values ($96,700 vs $134,300).

Median household income in Granville is $70,893 compared to $84,583 in Hillsdale (-16.2%). Hillsdale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Granville spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Hillsdale.

Climate-wise, Hillsdale is notably warmer with an average of 51.2°F compared to 47.8°F in Granville. Hillsdale receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.4" in Granville.