St. Francisville, IL vs Vermilion, IL

St. Francisville is moderately more affordable than Vermilion, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. St. Francisville scores 67 compared to 71 for Vermilion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vermilion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Francisville is $943/month compared to $1,075/month in Vermilion — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francisville is more affordable at $58,400 median vs $59,600.

Median household income in St. Francisville is $64,583 compared to $46,250 in Vermilion (+39.6%). St. Francisville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Francisville spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.9% in Vermilion.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.7°F vs 53.5°F). St. Francisville receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 40.8" in Vermilion.