Henry, IL vs Jerseyville, IL

Henry is moderately more affordable than Jerseyville, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Henry scores 61 compared to 68 for Jerseyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jerseyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Henry is $674/month compared to $826/month in Jerseyville — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Henry is more affordable at $115,900 median vs $124,200.

Median household income in Henry is $63,894 compared to $71,623 in Jerseyville (-10.8%). The higher salaries in Jerseyville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Henry spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Jerseyville.

Climate-wise, Jerseyville is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 52.7°F in Henry. Jerseyville receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Henry.