Gridley, IL vs Wapella, IL

Gridley is moderately more affordable than Wapella, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Gridley scores 66 compared to 71 for Wapella, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wapella can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gridley is $763/month compared to $950/month in Wapella — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gridley has cheaper rent, Wapella actually has lower median home values ($101,800 vs $134,600).

Median household income in Gridley is $69,688 compared to $59,375 in Wapella (+17.4%). Gridley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gridley spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Wapella.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 53.1°F). Gridley receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.4" in Wapella.