Plum Valley, IL vs St. Jacob, IL

St. Jacob is moderately more affordable than Plum Valley, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Plum Valley scores 98 compared to 87 for St. Jacob, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plum Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Plum Valley are $268,600 compared to $192,400 in St. Jacob, a 40% gap.

Median household income in Plum Valley is $213,084 compared to $107,188 in St. Jacob (+98.8%). While Plum Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, St. Jacob is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.1°F in Plum Valley. St. Jacob receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Plum Valley.