Hanover, IL vs Medora, IL

Hanover is moderately more affordable than Medora, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Hanover scores 63 compared to 68 for Medora, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Medora can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hanover is $751/month compared to $913/month in Medora — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hanover has cheaper rent, Medora actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $86,200).

Median household income in Hanover is $39,583 compared to $75,000 in Medora (-47.2%). While Medora is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hanover spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Medora.

Climate-wise, Medora is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 47.2°F in Hanover. Medora receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 38.2" in Hanover.