Granville, IL vs Hometown, IL

Granville is moderately more affordable than Hometown, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Granville scores 67 compared to 73 for Hometown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hometown 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 $812/month in Hometown — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Granville is more affordable at $134,300 median vs $152,000.

Median household income in Granville is $70,893 compared to $59,265 in Hometown (+19.6%). Granville 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, less than the 16.4% in Hometown.

Climate-wise, Hometown is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 47.8°F in Granville. Granville receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Hometown.