Villa Grove, IL vs Wamac, IL

Wamac is moderately more affordable than Villa Grove, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Villa Grove scores 67 compared to 59 for Wamac, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Villa Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Villa Grove is $901/month compared to $805/month in Wamac — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wamac is more affordable at $21,900 median vs $99,600.

Median household income in Villa Grove is $69,900 compared to $40,000 in Wamac (+74.8%). While Villa Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Villa Grove spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Wamac.

Climate-wise, Wamac is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.5°F in Villa Grove. Wamac receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37" in Villa Grove.