Milford, IL vs Virden, IL

Milford is moderately more affordable than Virden, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Milford scores 61 compared to 65 for Virden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Virden 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 $785/month in Virden — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milford is more affordable at $65,300 median vs $98,800.

Median household income in Milford is $45,000 compared to $78,750 in Virden (-42.9%). While Virden 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 12% in Virden.

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 Virden.