Staunton, IL vs Williamsville, IL

Staunton is moderately more affordable than Williamsville, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Staunton scores 69 compared to 79 for Williamsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williamsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Staunton is $805/month compared to $1,055/month in Williamsville — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Staunton is more affordable at $139,500 median vs $187,000.

Median household income in Staunton is $65,435 compared to $104,135 in Williamsville (-37.2%). While Williamsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Staunton spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Williamsville.

Climate-wise, Staunton is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54°F in Williamsville. Staunton receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38" in Williamsville.