Grayville, IL vs Staunton, IL

Grayville is moderately more affordable than Staunton, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Grayville scores 61 compared to 69 for Staunton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Staunton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grayville is $700/month compared to $805/month in Staunton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grayville is more affordable at $76,000 median vs $139,500.

Median household income in Grayville is $47,308 compared to $65,435 in Staunton (-27.7%). While Staunton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grayville spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Staunton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.2°F vs 57.7°F). Grayville receives more rainfall at 47.9" per year compared to 43.4" in Staunton.