St. Francisville, IL vs Venice, IL

St. Francisville, IL and Venice, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. St. Francisville scores 67 while Venice scores 65 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Francisville is $943/month compared to $898/month in Venice — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Venice is more affordable at $54,000 median vs $58,400.

Median household income in St. Francisville is $64,583 compared to $34,609 in Venice (+86.6%). While St. Francisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Francisville spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 31.1% in Venice. The St. Francisville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.7°F vs 56.5°F). St. Francisville receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 40.8" in Venice.