Martinsville, IL vs Willisville, IL

Martinsville is moderately more affordable than Willisville, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Martinsville scores 57 compared to 63 for Willisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Willisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Martinsville is $588/month compared to $815/month in Willisville — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Martinsville has cheaper rent, Willisville actually has lower median home values ($54,400 vs $73,600).

Median household income in Martinsville is $65,000 compared to $57,813 in Willisville (+12.4%). Martinsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Martinsville spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Willisville.

Climate-wise, Willisville is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 53.4°F in Martinsville. Willisville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 36" in Martinsville.