Hartford, IL vs Wilsonville, IL

Hartford, IL and Wilsonville, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Hartford scores 67 while Wilsonville scores 67 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 $878/month in Wilsonville — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilsonville has cheaper rent, Hartford actually has lower median home values ($65,800 vs $86,000).

Median household income in Hartford is $39,364 compared to $49,038 in Wilsonville (-19.7%). While Wilsonville 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 21.5% in Wilsonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.4°F vs 56.1°F). Hartford receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 39.4" in Wilsonville.