Hartford, IL vs West Peoria, IL

Hartford is moderately more affordable than West Peoria, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Hartford scores 67 compared to 74 for West Peoria, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Peoria 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 $1,180/month in West Peoria — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartford is more affordable at $65,800 median vs $92,500.

Median household income in Hartford is $39,364 compared to $57,450 in West Peoria (-31.5%). While West Peoria 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 24.6% in West Peoria.

Climate-wise, Hartford is notably warmer with an average of 57.4°F compared to 52.7°F in West Peoria. Hartford receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 37.6" in West Peoria.