Arcola, IL vs Macon, IL

Macon is moderately more affordable than Arcola, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Arcola scores 69 compared to 64 for Macon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arcola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arcola is $819/month compared to $800/month in Macon — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Macon is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $122,800.

Median household income in Arcola is $85,697 compared to $74,063 in Macon (+15.7%). While Arcola is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcola spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 13% in Macon.