Jerome, IL vs Wilmington, IL

Jerome is moderately more affordable than Wilmington, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Jerome scores 70 compared to 81 for Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington 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 $897/month in Wilmington — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wilmington has cheaper rent, Jerome actually has lower median home values ($116,700 vs $216,400).

Median household income in Jerome is $55,777 compared to $63,514 in Wilmington (-12.2%). The higher salaries in Wilmington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Jerome spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Wilmington.

Climate-wise, Jerome is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 49.4°F in Wilmington. Jerome receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 33.8" in Wilmington.