Pearl City, IL vs Villa Grove, IL

Pearl City, IL and Villa Grove, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Pearl City scores 66 while Villa Grove scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pearl City is $747/month compared to $901/month in Villa Grove — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pearl City has cheaper rent, Villa Grove actually has lower median home values ($99,600 vs $121,300).

Median household income in Pearl City is $63,500 compared to $69,900 in Villa Grove (-9.2%). While Villa 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, less than the 15.5% in Villa Grove.

Climate-wise, Villa Grove is notably warmer with an average of 52.5°F compared to 49.4°F in Pearl City. Pearl City receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 37" in Villa Grove.