Greenwood, IL vs St. Jacob, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Jacob is 27% cheaper than Greenwood. With a cost index of 87 vs 111, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Jacob to Greenwood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenwood is $1,370/month compared to $1,260/month in St. Jacob — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Jacob is more affordable at $192,400 median vs $407,300.

Median household income in Greenwood is $138,750 compared to $107,188 in St. Jacob (+29.4%). While Greenwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenwood spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in St. Jacob.

Climate-wise, St. Jacob is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 48.3°F in Greenwood. St. Jacob receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 35.3" in Greenwood.