Coffeen, IL vs Plainville, IL

Coffeen, IL and Plainville, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Coffeen scores 62 while Plainville scores 62 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 Coffeen is $796/month compared to $688/month in Plainville — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Plainville has cheaper rent, Coffeen actually has lower median home values ($57,300 vs $96,900).

Median household income in Coffeen is $63,125 compared to $71,250 in Plainville (-11.4%). While Plainville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coffeen spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Plainville.