Granville, IL vs Roberts, IL

Roberts is moderately more affordable than Granville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Granville scores 67 compared to 61 for Roberts, 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 $786/month in Roberts — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Granville has cheaper rent, Roberts actually has lower median home values ($64,600 vs $134,300).

Median household income in Granville is $70,893 compared to $63,438 in Roberts (+11.8%). While Granville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Granville spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in Roberts.

Climate-wise, Roberts is notably warmer with an average of 52.3°F compared to 47.8°F in Granville. Roberts receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 37.4" in Granville.