Greenville, IL vs Sheridan, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Greenville is 16.5% cheaper than Sheridan. With a cost index of 65 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Greenville to Sheridan should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $724/month compared to $964/month in Sheridan — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $119,800 median vs $183,200.

Median household income in Greenville is $52,727 compared to $73,214 in Sheridan (-28%). While Sheridan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Sheridan.

Climate-wise, Greenville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Sheridan. Greenville receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Sheridan.