Alto Pass, IL vs Marissa, IL

Marissa is moderately more affordable than Alto Pass, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Alto Pass scores 65 compared to 58 for Marissa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alto Pass can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alto Pass is $756/month compared to $572/month in Marissa — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marissa is more affordable at $87,000 median vs $106,800.

Median household income in Alto Pass is $59,583 compared to $48,393 in Marissa (+23.1%). While Alto Pass is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alto Pass spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Marissa.