Joy, IL vs Stronghurst, IL

Joy is moderately more affordable than Stronghurst, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Joy scores 65 compared to 70 for Stronghurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stronghurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Joy is $885/month compared to $929/month in Stronghurst — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Joy is more affordable at $82,300 median vs $104,400.

Median household income in Joy is $64,583 compared to $80,556 in Stronghurst (-19.8%). While Stronghurst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Joy spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Stronghurst.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 51.9°F). Joy receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.9" in Stronghurst.