Thompsonville, IL vs Venedy, IL

Venedy is moderately more affordable than Thompsonville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Thompsonville scores 62 compared to 56 for Venedy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thompsonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Thompsonville is $708/month compared to $492/month in Venedy — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Venedy has cheaper rent, Thompsonville actually has lower median home values ($85,700 vs $95,000).

Median household income in Thompsonville is $46,023 compared to $74,375 in Venedy (-38.1%). Venedy offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Thompsonville spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 7.9% in Venedy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.4°F vs 57.7°F). Thompsonville receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 43.4" in Venedy.