Cicero, IL vs Quincy, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Quincy is 26.4% cheaper than Cicero. With a cost index of 71 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Quincy to Cicero should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cicero is $1,121/month compared to $824/month in Quincy — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quincy is more affordable at $146,100 median vs $236,000.

Median household income in Cicero is $68,548 compared to $56,372 in Quincy (+21.6%). The higher salaries in Cicero partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cicero spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Quincy.