Pearl City, IL vs Troy Grove, IL

Pearl City is moderately more affordable than Troy Grove, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Pearl City scores 66 compared to 73 for Troy Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Troy Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pearl City is $747/month compared to $792/month in Troy Grove — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pearl City is more affordable at $121,300 median vs $186,300.

Median household income in Pearl City is $63,500 compared to $81,838 in Troy Grove (-22.4%). While Troy Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pearl City spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Troy Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 47.8°F). Troy Grove receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 37.2" in Pearl City.