New Athens, IL vs Spring Valley, IL

New Athens is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. New Athens scores 71 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 New Athens is $927/month compared to $1,022/month in Spring Valley — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Athens is more affordable at $118,100 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in New Athens is $61,477 compared to $63,964 in Spring Valley (-3.9%). The higher salaries in Spring Valley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of New Athens spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Spring Valley.

Climate-wise, New Athens is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 47.8°F in Spring Valley. New Athens receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.4" in Spring Valley.