Hartford, IL vs Lawrenceville, IL

Lawrenceville is moderately more affordable than Hartford, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Hartford scores 67 compared to 63 for Lawrenceville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartford is $925/month compared to $749/month in Lawrenceville — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lawrenceville has cheaper rent, Hartford actually has lower median home values ($65,800 vs $77,600).

Median household income in Hartford is $39,364 compared to $44,885 in Lawrenceville (-12.3%). Lawrenceville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartford spend roughly 28.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Lawrenceville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.4°F vs 55.7°F). Lawrenceville receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 41.7" in Hartford.