El Paso, IL vs Macon, IL

Macon is moderately more affordable than El Paso, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. El Paso scores 70 compared to 64 for Macon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Paso can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Paso is $892/month compared to $800/month in Macon — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Macon is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $149,200.

Median household income in El Paso is $70,063 compared to $74,063 in Macon (-5.4%). Macon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of El Paso spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Macon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.7°F vs 53.1°F). El Paso receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 36.4" in Macon.