Crest Hill, IL vs Murphysboro, IL

The cost of living difference between Crest Hill, IL and Murphysboro, IL is dramatic. Murphysboro is 60.3% cheaper than Crest Hill, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Crest Hill has a cost index of 96 while Murphysboro sits at 60, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Crest Hill is $1,386/month compared to $655/month in Murphysboro — a 112% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Murphysboro is more affordable at $79,600 median vs $222,600.

Median household income in Crest Hill is $71,408 compared to $42,367 in Murphysboro (+68.5%). While Crest Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crest Hill spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Murphysboro.