Raleigh, IL vs Sherrard, IL

Raleigh is moderately more affordable than Sherrard, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Raleigh scores 60 compared to 67 for Sherrard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherrard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Raleigh is $675/month compared to $813/month in Sherrard — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raleigh is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $130,400.

Median household income in Raleigh is $52,083 compared to $86,932 in Sherrard (-40.1%). While Sherrard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Raleigh spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in Sherrard.

Climate-wise, Raleigh is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 51.2°F in Sherrard. Raleigh receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 38.3" in Sherrard.