Irving, IL vs Martinsville, IL

Irving is moderately more affordable than Martinsville, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Irving scores 52 compared to 57 for Martinsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Martinsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Irving is $478/month compared to $588/month in Martinsville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Irving is more affordable at $44,600 median vs $73,600.

Median household income in Irving is $46,250 compared to $65,000 in Martinsville (-28.8%). While Martinsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Irving spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Martinsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 53.4°F). Irving receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 36" in Martinsville.