Spring Valley, IL vs Thornton, IL

Spring Valley is moderately more affordable than Thornton, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Spring Valley scores 75 compared to 81 for Thornton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thornton 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 $1,099/month in Thornton — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spring Valley is more affordable at $125,000 median vs $146,600.

Median household income in Spring Valley is $63,964 compared to $61,111 in Thornton (+4.7%). Spring Valley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Spring Valley spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Thornton.

Climate-wise, Thornton is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 47.8°F in Spring Valley. Spring Valley receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 34.4" in Thornton.