Hanover, IL vs Secor, IL

Hanover is moderately more affordable than Secor, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Hanover scores 63 compared to 67 for Secor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Secor 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 $925/month in Secor — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hanover is more affordable at $86,200 median vs $96,900.

Median household income in Hanover is $39,583 compared to $66,250 in Secor (-40.3%). While Secor 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 16.8% in Secor.

Climate-wise, Secor is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 47.2°F in Hanover. Hanover receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 37.6" in Secor.