Sorento, IL vs Virginia, IL
Sorento is moderately more affordable than Virginia, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Sorento scores 56 compared to 61 for Virginia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Virginia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.
On the housing front, median rent in Sorento is $617/month compared to $663/month in Virginia — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sorento is more affordable at $52,900 median vs $93,500.
Median household income in Sorento is $48,333 compared to $51,818 in Virginia (-6.7%). The higher salaries in Virginia partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Sorento spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Virginia.
Climate-wise, Sorento is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54°F in Virginia. Sorento receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38" in Virginia.
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