Hartford, IL vs Staunton, IL

Hartford, IL and Staunton, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.5% difference in their overall index. Hartford scores 67 while Staunton scores 69 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartford is $925/month compared to $805/month in Staunton — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Staunton has cheaper rent, Hartford actually has lower median home values ($65,800 vs $139,500).

Median household income in Hartford is $39,364 compared to $65,435 in Staunton (-39.8%). While Staunton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartford spend roughly 28.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Staunton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.4°F vs 57.7°F). Staunton receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 41.7" in Hartford.