Beach Park, IL vs Quincy, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Quincy is 29.9% cheaper than Beach Park. With a cost index of 71 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Quincy to Beach Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beach Park is $1,235/month compared to $824/month in Quincy — a 50% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quincy is more affordable at $146,100 median vs $223,600.

Median household income in Beach Park is $83,069 compared to $56,372 in Quincy (+47.4%). While Beach Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beach Park spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Quincy.