Green Valley, IL vs Raleigh, IL

Green Valley, IL and Raleigh, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Green Valley scores 63 while Raleigh scores 60 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 $675/month in Raleigh — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raleigh is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $116,700.

Median household income in Green Valley is $62,986 compared to $52,083 in Raleigh (+20.9%). 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 15.6% in Raleigh.

Climate-wise, Raleigh is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 52.7°F in Green Valley. Raleigh receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.6" in Green Valley.