Harvey, IL vs Normal, IL

Harvey is moderately more affordable than Normal, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Harvey scores 72 compared to 78 for Normal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Normal can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harvey is $968/month compared to $974/month in Normal — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harvey is more affordable at $86,100 median vs $199,900.

Median household income in Harvey is $41,091 compared to $66,350 in Normal (-38.1%). While Normal is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harvey spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Normal.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.1°F vs 52.7°F). Normal receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 34.4" in Harvey.