Mount Sterling, IL vs Spring Valley, IL

Mount Sterling is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Mount Sterling scores 65 compared to 75 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Sterling is $712/month compared to $1,022/month in Spring Valley — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Sterling is more affordable at $118,100 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Mount Sterling is $63,922 compared to $63,964 in Spring Valley (-0.1%). Spring Valley 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 Mount Sterling spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Spring Valley.

Climate-wise, Mount Sterling is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 47.8°F in Spring Valley. Spring Valley receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Mount Sterling.