Edinburg, IL vs Good Hope, IL

Edinburg, IL and Good Hope, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.8% difference in their overall index. Edinburg scores 68 while Good Hope scores 65 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 Edinburg is $829/month compared to $788/month in Good Hope — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Good Hope is more affordable at $95,900 median vs $111,300.

Median household income in Edinburg is $95,292 compared to $69,063 in Good Hope (+38%). While Edinburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edinburg spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.7% in Good Hope.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 51.9°F). Edinburg receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.9" in Good Hope.