Clayton, IL vs Maroa, IL

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Maroa, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 59 compared to 65 for Maroa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maroa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $578/month compared to $794/month in Maroa — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clayton is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $128,200.

Median household income in Clayton is $63,438 compared to $72,500 in Maroa (-12.5%). While Maroa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 13.1% in Maroa.