Spring Valley, IL vs Stockton, IL

Stockton is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Spring Valley scores 75 compared to 65 for Stockton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Spring Valley is $1,022/month compared to $804/month in Stockton — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stockton is more affordable at $88,400 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Spring Valley is $63,964 compared to $52,800 in Stockton (+21.1%). While Spring Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Spring Valley spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Stockton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.8°F vs 47.2°F). Stockton receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 37.4" in Spring Valley.