Edinburg, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

South Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than Edinburg, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Edinburg scores 68 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edinburg 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 $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Jacksonville has cheaper rent, Edinburg actually has lower median home values ($111,300 vs $137,100).

Median household income in Edinburg is $95,292 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (+78.3%). 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 14.2% in South Jacksonville.

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