Milford, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

Milford is moderately more affordable than South Jacksonville, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Milford scores 61 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Milford is $714/month compared to $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Milford actually has lower median home values ($65,300 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Milford is $45,000 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (-15.8%). While South Jacksonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Milford spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in South Jacksonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 54°F). Milford receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 38" in South Jacksonville.