Central City, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

Central City, IL and South Jacksonville, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Central City scores 64 while South Jacksonville scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Central City is $888/month compared to $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Central City actually has lower median home values ($43,900 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Central City is $47,750 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (-10.6%). While South Jacksonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Central City spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in South Jacksonville.