Greenville, IL vs Richmond, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Greenville is 28% cheaper than Richmond. With a cost index of 65 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Greenville to Richmond should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $724/month compared to $1,183/month in Richmond — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $119,800 median vs $225,800.

Median household income in Greenville is $52,727 compared to $70,379 in Richmond (-25.1%). The higher salaries in Richmond partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Richmond.

Climate-wise, Greenville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.2°F in Richmond. Greenville receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 31.9" in Richmond.