Green Valley, IL vs Middletown, IL

Green Valley, IL and Middletown, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Green Valley scores 63 while Middletown scores 62 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 Green Valley is $725/month compared to $810/month in Middletown — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Green Valley has cheaper rent, Middletown actually has lower median home values ($66,300 vs $116,700).

Median household income in Green Valley is $62,986 compared to $52,857 in Middletown (+19.2%). While Green Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Green Valley spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Middletown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 54°F). Middletown receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.6" in Green Valley.