Colona, IL vs Maroa, IL

Maroa is moderately more affordable than Colona, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Colona scores 70 compared to 65 for Maroa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colona is $881/month compared to $794/month in Maroa — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maroa is more affordable at $128,200 median vs $152,100.

Median household income in Colona is $76,558 compared to $72,500 in Maroa (+5.6%). The higher salaries in Colona partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Colona spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Maroa.