Edinburg, IL vs Fulton, IL

Edinburg is moderately more affordable than Fulton, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Edinburg scores 68 compared to 73 for Fulton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fulton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edinburg is $829/month compared to $956/month in Fulton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edinburg is more affordable at $111,300 median vs $124,400.

Median household income in Edinburg is $95,292 compared to $42,452 in Fulton (+124.5%). Edinburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Edinburg spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 27% in Fulton.

Climate-wise, Edinburg is notably warmer with an average of 54°F compared to 49.9°F in Fulton. Edinburg receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 36.2" in Fulton.