Jerseyville, IL vs Sheridan, IL

Jerseyville is moderately more affordable than Sheridan, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Jerseyville scores 68 compared to 78 for Sheridan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sheridan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jerseyville is $826/month compared to $964/month in Sheridan — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jerseyville is more affordable at $124,200 median vs $183,200.

Median household income in Jerseyville is $71,623 compared to $73,214 in Sheridan (-2.2%). Sheridan does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Jerseyville spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Sheridan.

Climate-wise, Jerseyville is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 49.4°F in Sheridan. Jerseyville receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Sheridan.