Cissna Park, IL vs McLeansboro, IL

McLeansboro is moderately more affordable than Cissna Park, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Cissna Park scores 63 compared to 56 for McLeansboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cissna Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cissna Park is $649/month compared to $548/month in McLeansboro — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McLeansboro is more affordable at $72,200 median vs $117,900.

Median household income in Cissna Park is $50,625 compared to $46,589 in McLeansboro (+8.7%). The higher salaries in Cissna Park partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cissna Park spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in McLeansboro.