Abingdon, IL vs Goreville, IL

Abingdon is moderately more affordable than Goreville, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Abingdon scores 63 compared to 69 for Goreville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goreville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abingdon is $723/month compared to $848/month in Goreville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Abingdon is more affordable at $88,900 median vs $120,700.

Median household income in Abingdon is $56,414 compared to $70,375 in Goreville (-19.8%). While Goreville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abingdon spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Goreville.