Pleasant Hill, IL vs Savanna, IL

Pleasant Hill is moderately more affordable than Savanna, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Pleasant Hill scores 58 compared to 63 for Savanna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Savanna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pleasant Hill is $604/month compared to $777/month in Savanna — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pleasant Hill has cheaper rent, Savanna actually has lower median home values ($75,000 vs $76,300).

Median household income in Pleasant Hill is $55,208 compared to $46,094 in Savanna (+19.8%). Pleasant Hill offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Pleasant Hill spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Savanna.

Climate-wise, Pleasant Hill is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 47.2°F in Savanna. Savanna receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 36.4" in Pleasant Hill.