Chapin, IL vs Maroa, IL

Maroa is moderately more affordable than Chapin, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Chapin scores 69 compared to 65 for Maroa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chapin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chapin is $945/month compared to $794/month in Maroa — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maroa has cheaper rent, Chapin actually has lower median home values ($83,800 vs $128,200).

Median household income in Chapin is $69,213 compared to $72,500 in Maroa (-4.5%). Maroa offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chapin spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Maroa.