Granville, IL vs Shelbyville, IL

Granville, IL and Shelbyville, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.3% difference in their overall index. Granville scores 67 while Shelbyville scores 65 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 Granville is $732/month compared to $724/month in Shelbyville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shelbyville is more affordable at $111,200 median vs $134,300.

Median household income in Granville is $70,893 compared to $54,400 in Shelbyville (+30.3%). 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 16% in Shelbyville.

Climate-wise, Shelbyville is notably warmer with an average of 53.4°F compared to 47.8°F in Granville. Granville receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 36" in Shelbyville.