Spring Valley, IL vs Washington, IL

Spring Valley is moderately more affordable than Washington, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Spring Valley scores 75 compared to 82 for Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington 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 $1,087/month in Washington — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spring Valley is more affordable at $125,000 median vs $216,700.

Median household income in Spring Valley is $63,964 compared to $91,360 in Washington (-30%). While Washington 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 14.3% in Washington.

Climate-wise, Washington is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 47.8°F in Spring Valley. Washington receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.4" in Spring Valley.