Caseyville, IL vs Effingham, IL

Effingham is moderately more affordable than Caseyville, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Caseyville scores 76 compared to 68 for Effingham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caseyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caseyville is $1,157/month compared to $696/month in Effingham — a 66% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Effingham has cheaper rent, Caseyville actually has lower median home values ($94,900 vs $166,700).

Median household income in Caseyville is $57,919 compared to $65,718 in Effingham (-11.9%). Effingham offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Caseyville spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Effingham.