Abingdon, IL vs Marine, IL

Abingdon is moderately more affordable than Marine, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Abingdon scores 63 compared to 73 for Marine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marine 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 $880/month in Marine — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Abingdon is more affordable at $88,900 median vs $165,100.

Median household income in Abingdon is $56,414 compared to $76,304 in Marine (-26.1%). While Marine 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 13.8% in Marine.