Jeffersonville, IL vs Sheffield, IL

Jeffersonville is moderately more affordable than Sheffield, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Jeffersonville scores 61 compared to 70 for Sheffield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sheffield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jeffersonville is $733/month compared to $992/month in Sheffield — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jeffersonville is more affordable at $59,000 median vs $102,600.

Median household income in Jeffersonville is $38,750 compared to $68,542 in Sheffield (-43.5%). While Sheffield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jeffersonville spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Sheffield.

Climate-wise, Jeffersonville is notably warmer with an average of 55.7°F compared to 51.2°F in Sheffield. Jeffersonville receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 38.3" in Sheffield.