Jerome, IL vs Spring Valley, IL

Jerome is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Jerome scores 70 compared to 75 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jerome is $954/month compared to $1,022/month in Spring Valley — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jerome is more affordable at $116,700 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Jerome is $55,777 compared to $63,964 in Spring Valley (-12.8%). While Spring Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jerome spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Spring Valley.

Climate-wise, Jerome is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 47.8°F in Spring Valley. Jerome receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.4" in Spring Valley.